“Carriage and Dog,” a work by artist Maud Lewis, showcases the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and belongs to the genres of animal painting and genre painting. The artwork is titled to celebrate the simplicity and rural charm depicted within it.
In this artwork, a prominent feature is a horse-drawn carriage with two figures seated inside, one of whom appears to be shaded by the carriage’s canopy. The horse, brown with a striking reddish mane and harness, pulls the carriage energetically along a road. Trailing behind the carriage is an animated dog, painted with lively strokes, adding a dynamic element to the scene. The background features a vivid composition of a red-roofed white church, a sprawling autumnal tree with orange-hued leaves, and a bright yellow house, framed by lush green conifers. A foreground of colorful tulips, juxtaposed against the serene environment, encapsulates the simplistic rural beauty often depicted by Maud Lewis.
