The artwork titled “The Carnival, scene II of the Ballet ‘Aleko'” was created by Marc Chagall in 1942 while he was in the United States. It belongs to the art movement of Surrealism and is categorized under the genre of design. This artwork is part of the “Aleko” series, which Chagall designed specifically for the ballet “Aleko.”
In “The Carnival, scene II of the Ballet ‘Aleko'”, Marc Chagall employs his signature surrealistic style to portray a whimsical and fantastical scene. The composition features vibrant, playful figures and elements that seem to float within the scene. Dominated by a sense of joyous motion, the illustration includes a figure holding a musical instrument and a lush green formation adorned with purple flowers. The use of bright colors and the dreamy quality of the background bring a sense of enchantment and other-worldliness to the piece, characteristic of Chagall’s unique artistic approach.
