The Trough 1924

Marc Chagall's 1924 lithograph, *The Trough*, depicts a woman in a patterned dress kneeling near a pig, which is drinking from a trough. The composition is characteristic of Chagall's style, with its simplified forms, vivid colors, and dreamlike atmosphere. Chagall's artwork often explores themes of his Jewish heritage and folklore, using symbolic imagery to evoke a sense of the mystical and the spiritual. The figure of the woman is rendered with a sense of grace and fluidity, while the pig is depicted with a simple and directness. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peace.