The artwork titled “Window Vitebsk” is an oil on canvas painting created by Marc Chagall in 1908, originating from Liozna, near Vitebsk, Belarus. This piece is a representative work of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, and measures 67 by 58 centimeters. The artwork falls within the landscape genre, depicting a scene that appears to be viewed from a window, and is currently part of a private collection.
In “Window Vitebsk,” the viewer is presented with an intimate perspective, seemingly gazing out of an open window into a small town. The foreground features a vase with a vibrant arrangement of flowers, providing a burst of color against the more subdued tones of the scene beyond. The backdrop shows quaint houses and buildings dispersed under a vast sky, with a notably whimsical rainbow arching above. Textural details and brushwork are indicative of Chagall’s unique style that often interplays with dreamlike imagery, creating scenes that are anchored in reality yet imbued with a sense of poetic whimsy. This scene may reflect a nostalgic view of Chagall’s hometown, invoking a sentimental connection to place with its simple, yet expressive, depiction of the landscape.
