Landscape with a house 1939

This landscape painting by Ivan Generalic, created in 1939, is a quintessential example of his Naïve style, known for its bright colors and simple, stylized forms. The scene depicts a picturesque rural village nestled amidst rolling hills, with a dark, dramatic sky looming above. The use of bold, flat colors and outlined figures creates a childlike, whimsical quality that is characteristic of Generalic's work. The artist's focus on the everyday life of the Croatian countryside, along with his distinctive aesthetic, helped establish his reputation as one of the most celebrated Naïve artists of the 20th century.