Still life with vegetables, mice and rabbits (1928) by Adolf Dietrich

Still life with vegetables, mice and rabbits - Adolf Dietrich - 1928

Artwork Information

TitleStill life with vegetables, mice and rabbits
ArtistAdolf Dietrich
Date1928
Art MovementNaive Art (Primitivism)

About Still life with vegetables, mice and rabbits

Adolf Dietrich’s artwork titled “Still life with vegetables, mice and rabbits” created in 1928, reflects the Naive Art movement, also known as Primitivism. This genre of the piece is still life. The artwork showcases a rich assembly of nature’s bounty, with an array of vegetables displayed across the foreground. These include leafy cabbages, a split pumpkin revealing its seeds, a cauliflower, carrots, red tomatoes, and other root vegetables, creating a vibrant tapestry of hues and textures.

In addition to the vegetables, there are also animals intricately woven into the composition. Mice and rabbits, which are rendered with a remarkable attention to detail, are interspersed amongst the produce, lending the piece a dynamic and somewhat whimsical quality. Some of the animals appear to be actively interacting with the vegetables, perhaps nibbling on them or simply resting. The backdrop is relatively dark, which allows the colorful vegetables and the animals to stand out strikingly, making a contrast with the shadows and emphasizing the lifelike appearance of the still life elements. This contrast also reflects the typical characteristic of the Primitivism movement, which often includes a strong, vivid palette and a straightforward portrayal of subjects.

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