The artwork titled “Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise,” created by Marc Chagall in 1961 in France, belongs to the Surrealism art movement. This particular piece, categorized as a sketch and study, measures 19 by 29 centimeters.
The composition of the artwork is a vivid and dreamlike depiction of the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Central to the scene is an angel brandishing a sword, seemingly supervising the expulsion. Adam and Eve are illustrated intertwined, their forms partly obscured, contributing to the surreal quality of the piece. The background is bathed in lush tones of green and blue, with trees and other fluid forms emerging from the landscape. Distinct elements, such as the bright sun-like orb and various animals, contribute to the fantastical atmosphere, embodying Chagall’s signature style that blends the mystical with the expressive.
