The artwork, titled “Study to ‘The Jacob’s Dream'”, is a creation by Marc Chagall dated around 1963 in France. This piece, rendered in pastel on paper, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It measures 24 x 31 cm and falls under the genre of sketch and study.
In the artwork, Chagall employs a delicate pastel medium to depict a celestial vision. The composition features a series of angels ascending and descending a ladder, which connects earth to heaven, echoing the biblical story of Jacob’s Dream. The background is suffused with ethereal hues of blue and accented with light strokes of other colors, imparting a dreamlike aura to the scene. Various sketchy figures and abstract elements populate the space, contributing to the surreal and contemplative nature of the piece. The artist’s signature is subtly visible in the bottom right corner, confirming the authenticity and personal touch of Chagall’s hand.
