The artwork titled “Lighthouse. Yarmouth County,” created by Maud Lewis around 1965, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized within the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a coastal scene featuring a characteristic lighthouse and accompanying structures, rendered in a simplistic yet charming style typical of Maud Lewis’s work. The shoreline is framed by grassy terrain in the foreground, transitioning to the sandy expanse and rocky formations edging towards the sea. Seagulls soar above, adding a sense of motion, while the ocean waves gently crash upon the rocks. The bold, primary colors and straightforward forms used in the painting evoke an earnest and unrefined beauty, highlighting the naive art style’s unpretentious and heartfelt qualities. The lighthouse, distinctly white with a red roof, stands as a central focal point against the light blue sky, capturing the quintessential maritime atmosphere of Yarmouth County.
