In1927, Marc Chagall undertook a series of paintings concerning the theme of'circus'requested by Ambroise Vollard, the painting selling businessman. 1927年,夏卡尔接受画商沃拉赫的委讬,制作一系列有关马戏团的创作。
From a devout Jewish background, Marc Chagall entered art school in St Petersburg in 1907. 马克·夏加尔出身于虔诚的犹太人家庭,1907年进入圣彼得堡美术学校。
Hence, the theme of "Circus" has become an important note of Marc Chagall's creations. 从此之后,「马戏团」这个创作主题,就成为夏卡尔重要的创作符号。
To Marc Chagall, the marriage with Bella Rosenfeld, his life, bears the best witness to love and beauty. 与妻子蓓拉的婚姻,是夏卡尔感受爱与美最好的见证。
Marc Chagall scatters audience on the upper part of the painting, making the painting more spacious. 夏卡尔将观众散落在画面上半部,让空间有更开阔的展现。