The artwork, titled “Under the Snow,” was created by Marc Chagall in 1964 in France. This lithograph on paper measures 76 x 56.5 cm and belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. Classified as a genre painting, the work vividly characterizes Chagall’s imaginative and distinct style.
The artwork depicts a scene featuring a man attentively holding a swaddled baby or small child. Rendered predominantly in monochromatic tones, the figure’s attire and expression invoke a sense of tenderness and care. The background is abstract, featuring amorphous shapes and delicate lines that frame the figures centrally. Chagall’s use of texture and fluid forms conveys a dreamlike atmosphere that is both contemplative and evocative, consistent with his characteristic poetic and whimsical approach.
