The artwork, titled “The Concert,” was created by Marc Chagall in 1957 in France. This oil painting on canvas, with dimensions of 140 x 239.5 cm, is a specimen of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and belongs to the genre of symbolic painting. “The Concert” is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork is a vibrant and expressive composition, dominated by a rich palette of blues, reds, and yellows. It features a dynamic assembly of figures and musical motifs, harmoniously blended into a surreal and dreamlike tableau. Central to the scene is a gondola with two figures, suggesting a serene and affectionate bond amidst an ethereal backdrop. Angelic beings playing instruments levitate in the sky, emphasizing the celestial theme. Various characters are scattered throughout the canvas, engaged in musical activities, which lend the piece its eponymous title. The artist’s distinctive style imbues the painting with a sense of magical realism, inviting viewers into an enchanting world where music and love intertwine in a mystical nocturne.
