“The Two Profiles,” created by Marc Chagall in 1957 in France, is a lithography piece on paper. It belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is a portrait genre artwork with dimensions of 24 x 21 cm.
The artwork presents two intermingling profiles depicted in a fluid and abstract style characteristic of Surrealism. A network of lines and curves intertwines around the faces, lending the composition an ethereal and dreamlike quality. One face is elaborately detailed, featuring curly hair and a composed expression, while the other seems more animalistic, potentially representing a goat or similar creature. Surrounding elements, including stars and foliage-like patterns, enhance the fantastical atmosphere. Chagall’s use of simple yet expressive lines invites the viewer into a fanciful introspection, reflecting the surrealist essence of his work.
