The artwork titled “Tchitchikov’s Father Educates Him”, created by Marc Chagall around 1923 in Paris, France, is an etching on paper. It represents the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of illustration. This piece is part of the “Dead Souls” series and is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork depicts a poignant scene where a stern, elongated figure of a father, dressed in dark clothing, is holding the head of his young son, who appears to be receiving some form of instruction or reprimand. The son’s posture is one of subdued compliance, with his hand resting on his chest. The background features Chagall’s characteristic, expressive line work, creating a textured, almost chaotic backdrop. The use of black ink on paper provides a stark contrast, highlighting the emotional intensity and simplicity characteristic of Naïve Art.
