The artwork, titled “Idílio,” is a captivating representation by the artist Tarsila do Amaral. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the landscape genre.
In this artwork, a serene and vibrant landscape is depicted, characterized by an idyllic scene in which a couple is seated beneath the shade of a tree. The composition is filled with lush and stylized vegetation, including palm trees and various green plants, providing a rich, vivid backdrop against the deep blue sky. On the right side of the composition, there is a small, white house with a red roof, contributing to the sense of peaceful domesticity. The foreground features a river dotted with round, smooth stones and aquatic plants blooming with bright colors, further enhancing the tranquil and harmonious essence of the scene. The use of bold colors and simplified forms exemplifies the Naïve Art style, creating an engaging and picturesque landscape portrayal.
