The artwork titled “Moses with the Burning Bush” by Marc Chagall, created around 1963 in France, is a sketch and study rendered in Indian ink and pencil on paper. This piece, belonging to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, measures 18.4 x 31.2 cm.
The artwork visually narrates the biblical story of Moses encountering the Burning Bush. The scene is set against a predominantly blue and green background, with vivid and spontaneous brushstrokes indicative of Chagall’s style. At the center of the composition, the burning bush is rendered with bright, fiery hues, contrasting dramatically against cooler tones surrounding it. Moses is depicted to the right, appearing contemplative and serene, with subtle, winding lines to define his form. Above the bush, a halo-like circle envelops a celestial figure, indicative of divine presence. To the left, tablets with inscriptions subtly allude to the Ten Commandments. The overall artwork exudes a dreamlike, mystical quality, true to Chagall’s unique artistic vision.
