“The Promenade,” created by Marc Chagall in 1918, is an oil-on-canvas artwork rendered in the Cubist style. This genre painting, measuring 169.6 x 163.4 cm, was painted in Liozna, near Vitebsk, Belarus.
The artwork presents a whimsical scene where a man, firmly grounded on a verdant patchwork of hills, reaches skyward to hold the hand of a woman who appears to float effortlessly above him, her purple dress billowing in the wind. The couple’s expressions are joyful and animated, conveying a sense of carefree affection and playful exuberance. In the background, a village with quaint, geometrically-stylized houses and a distinctive pink church is depicted, reflecting the influence of Cubism in its fragmented, multi-perspective representation. The foliage on the left side of the canvas adds a touch of vibrant blue to the predominantly green landscape, creating a harmonious and uplifting composition.
