The artwork titled “Wedding,” created by Marc Chagall in 1918 in Liozna, near Vitebsk, Belarus, is an oil painting on canvas. This symbolic painting, measuring 100 x 119 cm, falls within the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork depicts a wedding scene with a distinctive and symbolic style typical of Chagall’s approach. The central figures, presumably the bride and groom, are embraced closely, their expressions and body language reflecting tenderness and intimacy. Above them hovers an angelic figure with large, red wings, encapsulating a sense of divine blessing or spiritual presence. The background features a dark, almost surreal landscape, accentuated by stark contrasts and simplified forms. In the distance, a musician playing a violin can be seen in the branches of a tree, adding a fantastical element to the scene. Chagall’s use of bold colors and dream-like imagery creates a mystical, emotive atmosphere, resonating with the themes of love and union.
