“The Window” is an artwork by Marc Chagall, created in 1924 in Paris, France. This piece, rendered in gouache on paper, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It measures 99 by 73 centimeters and is classified as a landscape in genre. Currently, the artwork resides in a private collection.
The artwork, “The Window,” features a vibrant landscape as seen from an open window. The viewer’s gaze is directed through the window, which frames a serene, pastoral scene with rolling green hills, scattered buildings, and trees. The composition offers a visual journey from the interior space through to the expansive external environment. Chagall’s use of color, with rich greens and blues, imbues the piece with a sense of tranquility. The slightly dreamy, whimsical quality of the scene is characteristic of Chagall’s style, blending realism with a touch of the fantastical. The open window not only serves as a literal point of view but also symbolizes a portal to the broader world beyond, inviting contemplation and reflection.
