| La Mariée | |
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| Artist | Marc Chagall |
| Year | 1950 |
| Medium | Gouache, pastel |
| Location | Private collection, Japan |
| Dimensions | 27 in × 21 in |
| 68 cm × 53 cm | |
| Marc Chagall Famous Paintings | |
| I and the Village, 1911 | |
| The Birthday, 1915 | |
| The Fiddler, 1913 | |
| La Mariée, 1950 | |
| Over the Town, 1918 | |
| White Crucifixion, 1938 |
La Mariée (The Bride) is a marvellous metaphor of the world which surrounds the painter and his beliefs. The painting depicts the intermingling of the real as well as the imaginary world. Mariee, the bride, is dressed in a red wedding dress. The blue background portrays darkness, gloominess and sadness. Contrary to this, in the foreground the bride in her quasi wedding attire expresses joy and sensuality. In the painting, it seems as if the couple is floating. The use of vivid colors and wild imagination brings life to the painting.
About the artist
Marc Chagall was a Jewish painter, who was associated with the modern movement. He took inspiration through Belarusian folk life and his artwork reflected Jewish heritage and culture. This prolific Russian artist is known for his bright, whimsical and iconic works. Most of his paintings feature women or young couples, and reflect emotions like kindness, happiness and pleasure.