Untitled

About this work

This painting shows a red-haired figure sitting sideways, half-turned toward us. Above them, a bird flies against a bright yellow sky. The words “Marc Chagall” and “Mein Leben” (German for “My Life”) are written in bold black script. The colors are simple—mostly red, yellow, and brown—with loose, sketchy lines. The figure looks calm, almost dreamy, while the bird adds a sense of movement. This piece is actually a title page from a set of prints Chagall made in 1922, later adding details by hand in 1946. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Chagall create prints with metal plates and acid.