The artwork entitled “The Story of the Rooster. The little goat” by Marc Chagall is a notable illustration within the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It measures 15.5 by 11.7 cm and is currently housed in the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme in Paris, France.
The artwork depicts a whimsical scene featuring a staircase with a rooster perched at its top and a goat lying mid-way up the stairs. The scene is encapsulated within an oval frame, highlighting the simplistic yet expressive style characteristic of Naïve Art. Accompanying the illustration is a block of text in a language that appears to be Yiddish, reinforcing the cultural context within which Chagall frequently worked. The composition of the artwork and the accompanying text capture a narrative moment, inviting viewers to delve into the story it portrays.
