“The Wedding” is an oil painting on canvas created by Marc Chagall in 1944 while the artist was in the United States. The artwork, which measures 99 x 74 cm, falls under the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized as a genre painting. Presently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork portrays an ethereal and emotive scene of a couple garbed in wedding attire. The bride, dressed in a flowing blue gown, and the groom, donning a dark suit and hat, stand at the center, embracing each other tenderly. Around them, various figures appear to be engaged in music and celebration, painted in vivid, deep hues of red, green, and blue. Above the couple, musicians play string instruments, contributing to the cheerful ambiance of the wedding festivity. A candelabra with lit candles sits at the lower left, illuminating the scene. The composition, characteristic of Chagall’s unique style, blends surrealism with folk art elements, creating a dreamlike depiction of a joyous and intimate wedding celebration.
