Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise, 1961 by Marc Chagall
Canvas Print - 18018-CHM
Location: Public CollectionOriginal Size: 190.5 x 283.5 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $51.23 USD
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"Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
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Painting Information
In "Adam and Eve Expelled from Paradise" (1961), Marc Chagall crafts a vivid and dreamlike tableau, channeling his unique vision into a tale as old as humanity itself. The painting pulsates with Chagall's signature surrealist flair, a vibrant symphony of color and emotion that brings the biblical story to life.
At the center of the composition, the celestial figure of an angel dominates, thrusting Adam and Eve out of Eden with a stern gesture. This angel, with its dynamic posture and flowing robe, embodies divine authority, yet is rendered with a grace that softens the harshness of expulsion. The background, a lush, swirling sea of greens and blues, suggests the untamed beauty of the lost paradise, teeming with fantastical creatures that evoke the richness of Chagall's imagination.
To the right, Adam and Eve cling to one another, their bodies intertwined in a poignant embrace of shared fate. Eve's red cloak starkly contrasts with the surrounding hues, symbolizing both the sin and the passion that led to their fall. Their expressions, tender and sorrowful, capture the complex mixture of regret and love as they face an uncertain future.
Above and around them, Chagall populates the canvas with an array of symbolic elements—ethereal birds, a radiant sun-like orb, and mythical beasts—all rendered in his characteristic, almost whimsical style. These elements don't just populate the scene; they animate it, turning the static act of expulsion into a living, breathing narrative.
Chagall's use of color is, as always, extraordinary. The luminous yellows and deep blues create a sense of otherworldliness, while the contrasting red and greens anchor the scene in emotional reality. It's a painting that invites endless contemplation, each glance revealing new details and deeper meanings. In "Adam and Eve Expelled from Paradise," Chagall doesn't just depict a story—he immerses us in its emotional and spiritual landscape, leaving us to ponder the fragile beauty of lost innocence.
Marc Chagall
Original Size:80.6 x 99.7 cm
Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA