The artwork titled “Song of Songs I,” created by the renowned artist Marc Chagall in 1960 in France, is an exemplary piece in the Surrealism movement. Executed in oil and paper, this religious painting forms part of Chagall’s “Song of Songs” series. The dimensions of the artwork are 35.5 x 26.5 cm.
The artwork presents a dreamlike, surreal composition rendered with a vivid and expressive use of colors. The central elements appear to depict symbolic figures and fantastical creatures amidst a backdrop of rich, red and earthy hues. A dominant feature includes a yellow and blue goat-like figures, conveying a mystical and allegorical atmosphere. Other discernible elements include a cherubic figure playing a string instrument, enhancing the lyrical and biblical essence of the painting. The use of fluid, dynamic shapes and the integration of religious symbolism create a visually and emotionally poignant scene, characteristic of Chagall’s unique stylistic approach.
