The artwork titled “Song of Songs II” was created by Marc Chagall in 1957 in France. Rendered using Indian ink, pastel, and pencil on paper, this piece embodies the Surrealism movement. It measures 24.4 x 30 cm and falls within the genre of religious painting, belonging to the “Song of Songs” series.
The artwork presents a surreal amalgamation of mystical and religious elements. Dominated by hues of pink and earthy tones, the central figure appears to be a reclining nude, rendered with elongated, graceful lines embedded within a swirling, organic form. Surrounding this figure are ethereal, abstract elements, including a winged figure on the upper right side, contributing to the sense of dreamlike transcendence often found in Chagall’s work. The fluidity of lines and the atmospheric use of pastel evoke a sense of spiritual intimacy and otherworldliness, characteristic of both the Surrealist art movement and Chagall’s unique artistic vision.
