“Self-Portrait with Seven Digits,” an artwork by Marc Chagall, was created in 1913 in Paris, France. This piece, an oil on canvas belonging to the Cubism art movement, measures 128 x 107 centimeters. It falls under the genre of self-portrait and is currently housed at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts an expressive and stylized self-portrait of Marc Chagall, characterized by an array of vivid colors and abstract forms typical of the Cubism movement. The figure of Chagall is portrayed with exaggerated features, emphasizing a palette held in one hand and an artwork in progress in the other. The background integrates elements of Paris, including what appears to be the Eiffel Tower, juxtaposed with symbolic and surreal imagery, encapsulating Chagall’s complex, multifaceted identity as an artist. The composition is dynamic and fragmented, highlighting the innovative techniques Chagall employed to convey his inner reality and artistic journey.
