Butcher
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- 1910
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Tretyakov Gallery
The painting titled Butcher vividly exemplifies Expressionism with its bold, intense brushstrokes and emotionally charged depiction of its subject. Created using Gouache on paper, the work emphasizes raw, visceral feelings rather than realistic accuracy. Its focus on everyday life aligns with the principles of Genre painting, portraying a common but compelling scene. Overall, Butcher captures the tension and grit of its environment through a dynamic, expressive style characteristic of Expressionism.
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