The artwork, titled “Song of Songs I,” is a piece by the artist Marc Chagall, created in 1960 in France. Rendered in Indian ink on paper, this piece belongs to the Surrealism movement and is part of the “Song of Songs” series. The artwork measures 28 by 32.7 centimeters and falls under the genre of sketch and study.
In this artwork, Chagall employs a rich, expressionistic use of color and form, characteristic of Surrealism. The scene is imbued with a vivid, dreamlike quality, dominated by shades of red and complemented by bursts of other colors. Central to the composition are two animals, a yellow one and a blue one, that appear to be gazelles or deer, situated against a background that seems to meld the organic with the mystical. Above, a figure seemingly floats or is suspended in motion, possibly playing a musical instrument. The ethereal quality of the piece is further enhanced by intricate patterns and whimsical elements, inviting viewers into a layered vision of intimacy and contemplation.
