The artwork titled “Window over a Garden” by Marc Chagall, dated circa 1917, is a representation of an interior scene executed on paper using tempera. This piece reflects the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and measures 45.5 x 61 cm. The artwork is part of the collection housed at the Apartment Museum of Joseph Brodsky in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Depicted in the artwork is a serene interior, possibly a room, which includes a window offering an expansive view of a garden. The garden is ensconced in natural surroundings evidenced by trees and foliage. The window, framed by billowing curtains, occupies a central position in the composition, bridging the interior and exterior spaces. In the foreground, household items such as chairs and a table with artistic supplies accentuate the domestic setting, while the solitary figure seated on the right side of the canvas adds a human element and scale to the scene. The palette consists of cool blues and greens, which convey the tranquility of the environment, punctuated by touches of warmer colors used for the interior details and the figure’s attire, creating a vivid contrast. Chagall’s style in this artwork showcases his unique approach to form and color, emphasizing a dreamlike quality that is characteristic of his oeuvre.
