“The Spoonful of Milk” is an artwork created by Marc Chagall in 1912 while he was in Paris, France. Rendered in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls within the genre painting category. The artwork is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork portrays an intimate and emotive scene, embedded in the Expressionist style, characterized by vivid colors and bold brushstrokes. At the forefront, there is a bearded man, clad in a green garment and a yellow hat, attentively reading a book. His face is marked by solemn features and deep lines of expression. Adjacent to him stands a woman, donned in a white headscarf and a pink dress adorned with abstract red shapes, holding a spoonful of milk toward the man’s mouth. The backdrop is a dynamic blend of red and dark hues, accentuating the emotional intensity and depth of the scene. Through the use of evocative forms and striking contrasts, Chagall captures a poignant moment, highlighting the nuanced interaction between the two figures.
