The artwork titled “The Story of the Rooster. The Little Goat” by Marc Chagall, is an illustration falling under the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It measures 15.5 x 11.7 cm and is currently housed in the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme in Paris, France.
The artwork features a depiction of a rooster and a goat. The illustration is rendered in a simple, yet expressive style, emphasizing the naive and primitive art techniques characteristic of Chagall’s artistic approach. The scene is enclosed within an oval frame, with the rooster perched at the top of a set of stairs and the goat lying at the base. This artwork accompanies a block of text that is likely to be a part of the narrative, suggesting a connection between the visual and literary elements. The overall composition reflects Chagall’s unique ability to blend storytelling with visual artistry, engaging viewers in a whimsical yet profound dialogue.
