“Study to ‘Song of Songs V'” is a piece of artwork created around 1965 by the artist Marc Chagall in France. This work belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is categorized under the genre of sketches and studies. It forms a part of the “Song of Songs” series.
The artwork exhibits an ethereal and dreamlike quality characteristic of Chagall’s surrealistic style. Dominated by fluid, sweeping strokes of pastel colors, the piece amalgamates abstract forms and whimsical figures. The soft pinkish hues cover most of the canvas, interspersed with bursts of red, yellow, and blue, creating a harmonious yet dynamic composition. In the upper part, the radiant yellow shape possibly resembles a celestial body or an ethereal presence, while the red circular form adjacent seems to represent a sun or moon. In the center-right portion, a serene face can be discerned, embodying a meditative state. The bottom left reveals another abstract figure, perhaps an animal.
The artwork reflects Chagall’s unique ability to merge fantasy with reality, creating a captivating portrayal that elicits an array of emotional and intellectual responses from its viewers.
