“Study to “Song of Songs V”” is an artwork created by Marc Chagall around 1965 in France. Falling under the art movement of Surrealism, this piece is categorized as a sketch and study and forms part of the series “Song of Songs.”
The artwork features a whimsical, free-form composition rendered in pastel tones. Dominated by shades of red and pink, the abstract forms evoke a sense of movement and dream-like quality. Key elements include an ethereal figure resembling an angel in yellow on the left-hand side, a prominent red circular form reminiscent of the sun or a celestial body near the top center, and a delicate face in profile nestled amidst rolling waves of colors. The artwork’s non-representational lines and colors invoke a sense of fluidity and poetic imagination typical of Chagall’s Surrealist style. Additionally, there are smaller, detailed inclusions such as a blue and yellow figure towards the bottom left, adding to the playfulness and complexity of the piece. The overall composition is both cohesive and enigmatic, drawing the observer into an imaginative and otherworldly narrative.
