“The Drunkard,” an artwork created by Marc Chagall in 1914 in Liozna, near Vitebsk, Belarus, is executed using ink on paper. This piece is part of the Expressionism movement and falls under the genre painting category. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a seemingly inebriated figure lying on the ground, rendered in stark black and white contrasts. The composition features bold, exaggerated lines and forms typical of the Expressionist style. Adjacent to the figure is another form, possibly a person, portrayed in a supportive or contemplative gesture. The high contrast between light and dark areas amplifies the emotional intensity and drama within the scene, emphasizing the themes of desolation and support. This piece, with its evocative and poignant narrative, highlights Chagall’s ability to convey deep human emotions through his distinctive artistic language.
