Sleigh Ride (1939) by Adolf Dietrich

Sleigh Ride - Adolf Dietrich - 1939

Artwork Information

TitleSleigh Ride
ArtistAdolf Dietrich
Date1939
Mediumoil,cardboard
Dimensions14.5 x 19.5 cm
Art MovementNaive Art (Primitivism)
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Sleigh Ride

The artwork titled “Sleigh Ride” was created by Adolf Dietrich in 1939. It’s an oil painting on cardboard, measuring 14.5 x 19.5 cm, and belongs to the Naive Art (Primitivism) movement. Defined as a genre painting, this piece is a part of a private collection.

In this painting, we see a cheerful winter scene depicting four individuals engaging in a sleigh ride. The composition captures the group on a wooden sled, moving across a snow-covered landscape. The figures are dressed in winter clothing indicative of the era, suggesting a European setting, possibly influenced by the artist’s own Swiss background. The brushwork is characteristic of Naive Art, with simplified forms and a focus on bright, unmodulated colors. The scene conveys a sense of movement and enjoyment of the simple pleasure of a sleigh ride in the fresh winter air. The backdrop features a subdued sky, hinting at the coldness of the season, while still allowing the focus to remain on the central narrative of companionship and activity. The painterly style and direct representation reflect the innocence and directness typical of Naive Art, resonating with emotional authenticity and a straightforward portrayal of everyday life.

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