The artwork “Window in the Country” is a product of Marc Chagall’s creative vision, completed in 1915 in Liozna, near Vitebsk, Belarus. This oil on canvas measures 100 by 80.5 cm and is representative of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. Classified as a genre painting, this piece currently resides in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
In the artwork, one observes a window that frames a lush, verdant landscape. The focal point is a billowing white scarf that catches the eye with its gentle curves and translucent quality, seemingly floating across the window’s divide. In the lower right corner, the profile of a solemn-faced figure peeks into view, drawing a stark contrast between human presence and the whimsical scarf. On the sill, everyday objects like a pot and a plate bearing two red fruits hint at a domestic setting. The rich greenery outside the window conveys a sense of natural beauty and rural tranquility. The window panes, adorned with curtains, offer a segmented view of this serene outdoor scene, artfully blurring the line between interior space and the world beyond. Chagall’s mastery in employing color and form marries the quaint charm of the countryside with a dream-like, almost surreal quality that is characteristic of his work.
