The artwork, titled “Tchitchikov triumphant,” was created by Marc Chagall around 1923 in Paris, France. This etching on paper belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and measures 27.6 by 21 cm. It is part of the “Dead Souls” series and currently resides in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia. The genre of the artwork is illustration.
In the artwork, a dynamic figure engages in a triumphant posture, stretched out with arms raised and one leg lifted, portraying a scene filled with vigor and movement. The lines and forms used by Chagall lend a sense of spontaneity and emotion to the etching, a hallmark of his naïve style. The background features sparse, yet suggestive interior elements such as furniture, adding context to the character’s exuberant expression. The monochromatic palette underscores the raw and heartfelt expression of the piece. This illustrative etching evokes a sense of both rustic simplicity and profound emotional depth, characteristic of Chagall’s work.
