“View over Notre-Dame,” created by Marc Chagall in 1980 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, exemplifies the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This cityscape genre artwork measures 116 x 75 cm.
The artwork depicts a compelling scene featuring a dreamlike vision of Notre-Dame viewed from the Seine River. In Chagall’s signature style, surreal elements imbue the composition. An ethereal figure, seemingly an angel, hovers above, holding a bouquet, casting a benediction-like essence over the cityscape. Below, a reclining nude figure, serenely positioned, contrasts with the chaotic, yet vibrant strokes representing the river and surrounding landscape. The color palette, dominated by soft pastels and enriched with reds, greens, and yellows, invokes a sense of whimsical tranquility and profound introspection. The overall impression is both intimate and expansive, capturing the timeless beauty and emotional depth characteristic of Chagall’s work.
