The artwork titled “Cherry Branch” by the artist Norval Morrisseau is part of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls within the genre of animal painting.
In the artwork, vibrant and lively colors depict a branch laden with red cherries and intricate blue and purple leaves. Amongst the leaves and cherries, stylized representations of birds are interspersed, each adorned with bold, contrasting hues and outlined with thick black lines. The bright yellow background further accentuates the vividness of the cherry branch and the birds, creating a striking contrast that draws the viewer’s attention. The composition showcases the artist’s unique style characterized by organic forms, simplicity in design, and a rich, colorful palette.
