“Sechs Meerschweinchen im Stall” is a work by Adolf Dietrich dated to 1934 and is associated with the Naive Art movement, otherwise known as Primitivism. This genre of the artwork is characterized as an animal painting, focusing on the depiction of animals in a straightforward and often unschooled style.
The artwork itself presents a scene of six guinea pigs within what appears to be a dark, enclosed hutch or stall. They are set against a dark background that contrasts with their brightly colored fur, which is painted in realistic detail, featuring a pattern of white, black, and brown patches. The guinea pigs are depicted in various poses — some are lying down, while others are huddled together, and one appears to be eating. The artist has captured the texture of their fur and the individual expressions and postures of each animal, creating a charming and lifelike portrayal of these creatures. The naturalistic rendering of the guinea pigs and the attention to detail in their coats and surroundings are hallmarks of Adolf Dietrich’s style within the Naive Art genre.