The artwork titled “Sun over Saint-Paul de Vence” was created by Marc Chagall in 1962 in France. Executed in lithography on paper, this piece is categorized under the Surrealism art movement and falls within the genre of genre painting.
The artwork presents a vibrant and dreamlike composition, characteristic of Surrealism. Dominated by a large, radiant sun at its center, the scene is lush with fantastical elements. Surrounding the sun are various figures and a large bird with vivid, outspread wings, lending an ethereal quality to the piece. The color palette is rich and varied, featuring bold spots of color that contrast against softer hues. The background is a warm, reddish-orange wash, which complements the whimsical and other-worldly theme. The scene depicted seemingly merges the natural world with human activity in an idealized, almost mythical village setting.
