The Child and the Schoolmaster 1927 - 1930

"The Child and the Schoolmaster," a 1927-1930 etching by Marc Chagall, is a poignant depiction of the artist's childhood in Vitebsk, Russia. The work, created using a delicate, textured line, portrays a figure seemingly falling through the air, with a figure resembling a schoolmaster looking on. The composition is dominated by a sense of flight, evoking the ethereal and dreamlike imagery often associated with Chagall's art. The etching serves as a powerful visual reflection on his childhood memories and his unique artistic perspective.