The artwork “Abraham and Three Angels” was created by Marc Chagall around 1964 in France. The piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and takes the form of a sketch and study, measuring 24.4 x 32 cm. This artwork encapsulates Chagall’s distinctive style and his engagement with biblical themes.
In the artwork, Marc Chagall illustrates the biblical scene of Abraham with three angels. The piece is characterized by Chagall’s use of vibrant and varied colors along with his distinctive fluid and spontaneous line work, which provides a dream-like quality often present in his oeuvre. The central figures, potentially representing Abraham and the angels, are rendered in a simplified, almost childlike manner, embodying the Naïve Art aesthetic associated with Chagall’s works. The play of colors and the arrangement of the figures suggest a narrative moment, inviting viewers into the depicted story. The background is comprised of abstract elements and colors that do not conform to a realistic representation of the setting, further reinforcing the Naïve Art style and creating an atmosphere that transcends the everyday.
