The artwork “Song of Songs V” was created by Marc Chagall around 1965 in France. Executed in pencil on paper, this piece measures 28 by 37.9 cm and belongs to the Surrealism art movement. It falls into the genre of sketches and studies and is part of the “Song of Songs” series.
The artwork depicts a fantastical scene rendered in soft, ethereal lines and gentle shading characteristic of Chagall’s style. Richly imbued with symbolism, it features a surreal composition of figures and elements that seem to float and merge seamlessly. Dominating the upper left is a radiant sun-like form with an abstracted figure beside it, while fanciful human and animal forms populate other parts of the piece. The fluidity and dream-like quality of the depiction are hallmarks of Chagall’s Surrealistic approach, blending the mystical with the earthly in a harmonious, almost musical, visual expression.
