The artwork, titled “The Soul of Circus,” was created by Marc Chagall in 1980 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. It is a lithograph on paper and measures 75 x 116 cm. This piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) art movement and is classified under the genre painting category.
In “The Soul of Circus,” Chagall masterfully depicts a whimsical and surreal circus scene. The composition features a central figure balancing on horseback, surrounded by various circus performers and elements such as acrobats, animals, and an exuberant audience. The use of soft, flowing lines and vibrant, yet subtle colors contributes to the dreamlike quality typical of Chagall’s style. The overall effect is one of liveliness and enchantment, capturing the essence and spirit of the circus in a manner that transcends conventional realism.
