“Song of Songs IV,” created by Marc Chagall in 1958 in France, is an artwork belonging to the Surrealist movement. This piece, a part of the “Song of Songs” series, employs Indian ink and pencil on paper. The dimensions of the artwork are 28.8 by 30.9 cm, and it is classified as a sketch and study.
The artwork is a vibrant composition dominated by earthy tones, predominantly a rich reddish-brown background. There is a dynamic play of lines and shapes that create an almost ethereal atmosphere. The central focal point appears to be an abstract or symbolic representation of a figure in flight, rendered in white, with yellow and green accents suggesting motion and life. Additional abstract forms and scribbles populate the lower and right sections of the piece, introducing subtle hints of blue and maintaining a sense of movement and fluidity. The artwork exudes a dreamlike quality, characteristic of Chagall’s Surrealist approach, blending reality with fantastical elements.
