The artwork titled “Novembersonne am Untersee” was created by Adolf Dietrich in 1941. It belongs to the Naive Art movement, also known as Primitivism, and is categorized within the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a serene lakeside view with a clear sky and the warm hues typical of a November sun. The foreground includes a neatly organized garden with beds showing small plants, and bare trees suggest the season is autumn. A small black cat lounges comfortably on the sunlit patch of ground near the garden. In the middle ground, a quiet body of water reflects the pale blue sky and the distant hills that line the horizon, adding depth to the composition. On the shores of the lake, there are benches invitingly placed for onlookers to enjoy the view. Residential or commercial structures can be seen at the left, blending naturally into the landscape. Over the hillside, additional vegetation in various shades of green and yellow transitions to the rolling hills in the background, which are rendered in earthy tones.
The painting conveys a sense of tranquility and a somewhat timeless quality, characteristics that are often found in Naive Art. Despite its simplicity, the image is rich in detail and invites viewers to appreciate the natural beauty of the lakeside setting.