The artwork titled “Pastoral” by Tarsila do Amaral is a portrait that belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This piece reflects the artist’s unique style and contributes to the genre of portraiture within this artistic movement.
In the artwork, one can observe a man and a child seated on a white bench, surrounded by lush, vibrant greenery and blooming pink flowers. The man, dressed in a formal brown suit, holds a dark bag and gazes directly at the viewer with a calm demeanor. Beside him, the child, clad in a light-colored outfit and a bonnet, appears somewhat melancholic. The background is rich with stylized, broad-leaved plants and clusters of hydrangea-like flowers, imparting a serene and somewhat idyllic atmosphere to the scene. The detailed and colorful setting, along with the expressive yet naive aspects of the subjects, are characteristic of Tarsila do Amaral’s work and the Naïve Art movement.
