The artwork, titled “Illustration for Louis Aragon’s work ‘One who says things without saying anything’,” by Marc Chagall, was created in 1976 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. This piece, a lithography on paper, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is part of the series “Celui qui dit les choses sans rien dire.” It serves as an illustration genre artwork.
The artwork depicts a dream-like composition, characterized by a fluid and surreal arrangement of figures and objects. Central to the piece is an illuminated object resembling a lamp or chalice emanating light, surrounded by a congregation of people. Above, a figure reminiscent of a musician or insect with wings hovers in a whimsical pose. On the left, a naked human figure appears to be suspended or floating, creating a sense of ethereal motion. The scene is punctuated with smaller, detailed elements such as buildings and fragmented shapes, seamlessly integrated into Chagall’s signature fantastical style. This lithograph’s use of delicate linework and sparing, yet strategic, application of color contributes to its otherworldly ambiance and evokes a profound sense of wonder and narrative depth.
