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Fine art by Marc Chagall titled
"L'Horloge" (The Clock), also known as "The Rooster and the Clock" or "L'horloge à Vitebsk", by the renowned French-Russian artist Marc Chagall.
Artwork Details
Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985).
Medium: This particular piece is typically an etching with aquatint in colors.
Creation Date: Sources identify versions created in 1950 and 1956.
Imagery: The print features dreamy, surreal imagery characteristic of Chagall, including a large grandfather clock, a white rooster, a church, and a cityscape of Vitebsk, the artist's childhood home.
Symbolism
According to Franz Meyer, the artist's son-in-law, the clock represents a "mysterious item" from Chagall's childhood world. It also symbolizes the passing of human life and the ethereal nature of time, where figures like lovers often blend into the vibrant, green background. |
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