The artwork, titled “Illustration for review ‘Troyer/Courant’,” is a creation of Marc Chagall dating back to 1922 in Moscow, Russian Federation. It belongs to the Surrealism movement and is currently housed at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme in Paris, France. This illustration, measuring 25.3 by 16.8 centimeters, exemplifies the Surrealist genre.
The artwork portrays a surreal and abstract figure formed by geometric shapes that combine to depict a fantastical creature. The lower part of the figure features black, elongated legs wearing shoes, transitioning into what appears to be a collection of cubic forms as the torso. The head and body structure are complexly intertwined, contributing to a dreamlike and imaginative aesthetic. The minimalist use of black ink on a white background draws attention to the figure’s peculiar and whimsical construction, suggesting a narrative that is open to the viewer’s interpretation.
