“Strawberries Bella and Ida at the Table” is an oil painting on canvas created by Marc Chagall in 1916 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation. This piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is a genre painting, measuring 45 x 59 cm. The artwork is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork depicts an intimate domestic scene featuring a woman, presumably Bella, seated at a table adorned with plates of strawberries. Bella is absorbed in her task, likely preparing or examining the fruit, evoking a sense of simplicity and daily life. The composition is characterized by a warm, inviting atmosphere enhanced by the artist’s vibrant color palette and deliberate brushwork, hallmark traits of Naïve Art. The background reveals a glimpse of a child’s chair, indicating the presence of another, perhaps Ida, hence adding layers of narrative depth to the scene. The attention to detail and the personal, almost candid portrayal of the figures invite viewers to appreciate the nuances of everyday moments.
