Wandering Musicians (1963; France) by Marc Chagall

Wandering Musicians - Marc Chagall - 1963; France

Artwork Information

TitleWandering Musicians
ArtistMarc Chagall
Date1963; France
Mediumlithography,paper
Dimensions32.5 x 25 cm
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About Wandering Musicians

The artwork titled “Wandering Musicians,” created by Marc Chagall in 1963 in France, is a lithograph on paper measuring 32.5 by 25 centimeters. It is categorized under the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and belongs to the genre painting category.

The artwork depicts three musicians engaged in performance, their forms rendered in a stylized and somewhat abstract manner characteristic of Chagall’s distinctive approach. The figures are positioned dynamically within the composition, each engrossed in playing their instruments, which include a drum, a violin, and a wind instrument. The use of monochromatic tones and the textured quality of the lithographic medium contribute to the piece’s evocative atmosphere, invoking a sense of movement and rhythm. The background is minimally detailed, allowing the focus to remain on the musicians and their animated expressions.

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