“Study to ‘Song of Songs II’,” created by Marc Chagall in 1957 in France, is a remarkable piece belonging to the Surrealism art movement. This artwork can be classified as a sketch and study and is part of the “Song of Songs” series by the artist.
The artwork exhibits a dreamlike quality, characteristic of Surrealism, with a vibrant use of colors primarily in hues of pink and red. Central to the composition is a reclining figure enveloped in a swirl of floral elements and accompanied by a red horse. To the right, an angelic figure with vivid green and blue wings watches over a gathering of individuals. The foreground reveals a complex scene featuring a bird with exaggerated feathers, set against a backdrop of a serene landscape with a setting sun over a peaceful settlement. The free-flowing forms and ethereal subjects create an atmosphere of mysticism and emotional intensity, typical of Chagall’s exploration of poetic and biblical themes.
