“Titled ‘The Creation of Man’, this sketch and study is a work by Marc Chagall, dating from circa 1958 and originating from France. The artwork, executed in pastel and pencil on paper, measures 50 by 32 centimeters and is associated with the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It demonstrates the use of loose and expressive lines that lend it an immediate and spontaneous quality.
The artwork by Marc Chagall is a fluid combination of forms and figures that appear to emerge from the paper in a dream-like state. The central theme, as the title suggests, might be an interpretation of the biblical narrative of the creation of man, a prevalent subject in Chagall’s work. The composition contains a swirl that could be indicative of divine or creative force, appearing as if it is in a state of becoming, which is mirrored by the loosely-defined figures that seem to be in various stages of formation.
The figures are sketched with a light touch and vary in clarity and detail, some suggesting human shapes, while others appear as abstract elements or botanical motifs. Despite the apparent simplicity, the artwork carries a sense of rhythm and liveliness, representative of Chagall’s distinctive style that often bridged the gap between reality and imagination.”
