The artwork titled “Tchitchikov’s farewell to Manilov,” created by Marc Chagall around 1923 in Paris, France, is an etching on paper classified under the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. With dimensions measuring 218 x 284 cm, this illustration is part of the “Dead Souls” series and is housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork depicts a simplified and whimsical scene characterized by the artist’s distinct etching technique. The composition features two figures engaged in a farewell gesture, likely Tchitchikov and Manilov, set within a sparse interior. The figures and furnishings are rendered with a minimalist and almost surrealist touch, displaying Chagall’s signature style that integrates surrealism with a folkloric narrative. The setting includes various elements such as chairs, a table with a book, and framed pictures on the wall, rendered in a linear and unembellished fashion.
