“The Wedding Candles” is an oil on canvas painting created by Marc Chagall around 1945. This artwork, measuring 122.2 by 120 centimeters, belongs to the Surrealism movement and is classified as a symbolic painting. Currently housed in a private collection, it exemplifies Chagall’s distinctive style and imaginative approach to art.
The artwork depicts an ethereal, dreamlike scene centered around a wedding. Dominated by tones of blue, vibrant figures float and interact within the composition. A bride in white, holding a bouquet, stands at the center, surrounded by a group of figures that seem to be watching her. An angelic blue figure with wings extends from the top left corner, adding a mystical element. Above, a chandelier with glowing candles lights up the scene, further enhancing the surreal atmosphere. In the foreground, a green-toned figure plays a cello, while other abstract and spectral forms fill the background. The painting captures the essence of Chagall’s surreal and symbolic style, imbuing a simple wedding scene with a sense of wonder and otherworldliness.
