The artwork named “Alligators All Around,” created by Maurice Sendak, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and fits within the genre of illustration. It showcases a series of whimsical illustrations depicting anthropomorphized alligators engaged in a variety of activities.
This piece is structured into a format resembling an alphabet book, with each section dedicated to a different letter and corresponding activity. The alligators are seen partaking in playful, everyday events such as eating, doing chores, and experiencing moods. Both humorous and charming, the illustrations employ a simple yet expressive linework style, accentuated by soft, muted colors that lend an air of innocence and delight. The activities include “Alligators All Around,” “Behind Bookcases,” “Chasing Cats,” “Doing Dishes,” “Eating Everything,” “Forever Fooling,” “Getting Grumpy,” and “Having Headaches,” rendered in a child-friendly, illustrative manner.
