The artwork titled “Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise,” created by Marc Chagall in 1961 in France, belongs to the Surrealism art movement. This piece, classified as a sketch and study, measures 31.5 x 41.6 cm.
The artwork depicts the iconic biblical scene where Adam and Eve are expelled from the Garden of Eden. The piece is rendered in a surrealistic style, evident in the vibrant, dreamlike colors and abstract forms. Dominated by a palette of blues, greens, and reds, the composition is both luminous and evocative. The figures of Adam and Eve are portrayed with a sense of despair and urgency, while an angel bearing a sword escorts them out. Surrounding flora and fauna, imbued with mystical qualities, enhance the fantastical atmosphere. Chagall’s characteristic fluid lines and ethereal ambiance breathe life into this poignant narrative, capturing the profound emotions and consequences of their expulsion.
