“Study to ‘Song of Songs IV'”, created in 1958 by Marc Chagall in France, is a work falling under the Surrealism movement. The artwork belongs to the genre of sketch and study and is part of Chagall’s “Song of Songs” series.
The artwork presents a vibrant, surreal scene dominated by deep, warm tones of red and punctuated by contrasting hues. Central to the composition is a fantastical, winged creature, perhaps symbolizing an angelic figure, in flight. This figure is adorned with a blue head and a golden wing, carrying a delicate white and blue form on its back, suggesting a harmonious relationship. Below, a crowd of indistinct figures gathers, their presence adding to the ethereal and mystical ambiance of the artwork. A silhouette of a city against a darkened horizon sits in the background, evoking a sense of time and place. The surrounding elements are an amalgamation of abstract shapes and vibrant bursts of color, embodying the surreal nature characteristic of Chagall’s style.
