“Study to ‘Exodus,'” created by Marc Chagall around the year 1966 in France, is a pencil drawing on paper measuring 14 x 11.4 cm. This artwork falls within the Surrealism art movement and belongs to the genre of sketches and studies.
The artwork exhibits a minimalistic and abstract composition executed in pencil. It features fluid, swirling lines that suggest the presence of human or perhaps angelic figures, identifiable primarily through implied forms rather than detailed rendering. The visual elements converge to create a sense of movement and contemplation, characteristic of Chagall’s work. The study appears to be a preliminary exploration, capturing the artist’s initial thoughts and concepts in preparation for a more detailed piece on the theme of “Exodus.” The presence of simplified, almost childlike renderings communicates a raw and authentic insight into the artist’s creative process.
