1912
watercolor
paperboard
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1912 watercolor by Marc Chagall, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows four figures in a dreamlike scene. A blue-skinned person floats in the air, arms outstretched, while a woman in a long dress reaches up toward them. Two men—one on a horse, one standing—watch from below. The background is a mix of green, red, and white shapes that look like swirling clouds or buildings. The floating figure’s bright blue skin stands out against the warm red ground. The brushstrokes are loose, almost like quick sketches. Look up Marc Chagall to see more of his dreamy, floating figures.
Marc Chagall was a Russian and French artist of Jewish ancestry. An early modernist, he was associated with the École de Paris, as well as several major artistic styles and created works in a wide range of artistic…
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