The artwork titled “The Pheasant,” created by Marc Chagall in 1966 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, exemplifies the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This piece, crafted in lithography on paper, measures 51 by 65 cm and belongs to the still life genre.
In observing the artwork, one immediately notes the central placement of a pheasant, displayed with its body stretched across the lower part of the composition. Above, a vase brimming with lush, vibrant flowers bursts forth with hues of green, white, and red, imbuing the scene with life and color. A wine bottle and a plate containing what appears to be two pieces of fruit or possibly eggs are set to the right of the pheasant, further enriching the still life arrangement. The backdrop features a glimpse of a window, through which patches of green suggest an outside view, while ethereal human figures sketched in the upper right corner add a dreamlike quality typically associated with Chagall’s work. The artwork displays a harmonious balance of elements, seamlessly blending mundane objects with imaginative touches.
