Primitivism Collection (#5)

Flint arrowheads, from Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region, Italy
Prehistory, Italy, Eneolithic. Flint arrowheads from Friuli-Venezia Giulia region

Italy, Liguria region, Stone Age, Knives
Prehistory, Italy, Liguria region, Stone Age - Knives

Stone axes, from Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region, Italy
Prehistory, Italy, Neolithic. Stone axes from Friuli-Venezia Giulia region

Italy, Liguria region, Anthropomorphic menhir statue from Val di Magra
Prehistory, Italy, 3rd millennium b.C. - Anthropomorphic menhir statue from Val di Magra, Liguria region

Sweden, Vityckle, Prehistoric rock carvings
Sweden - Vityckle - Rock carvings

Sweden, Litsleby, prehistoric rock carvings
Sweden - Tanum - Surroundings of Tanumshede (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1994) - Litsleby - Nordic Bronze Age rock carvings

Italy, Emilia Romagna region, Reggio Emilia province, Scandiano, Female idol called Venus of Chiozza
Prehistory, Italy, Emilia Romagna region, Paleolithic - Female idol called the " Venus of Chiozza" (Scandiano, Reggio Emilia province)

Sudan, Desert of Nubia, Rock engravings, Battle scene, Camels, knights and infantrymen
Sudan - Desert of Nubia - Rock engravings - Battle scene - Camels, knights and infantrymen

Egyptian Evening Coat
Evening coat in fur & a fabric using motifs from a non- European culture (?Egyptian) with hood & large hanging sleeves giving the garment the appearance of a cloak

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"Exploring the Essence of Primitivism: A Glimpse into Henri Rousseau's Artistic World" Henri Julien Felix Rousseau, a renowned artist known for his primitivist style, captured the untamed beauty of nature and human life in his masterpieces. One such artwork is "Two Lions on the Lookout in the Jungle, " painted between 1909-1910. This captivating piece transports us to the heart of the jungle, where two majestic lions stand guard with an air of primal strength. In contrast, "The Football Players" from 1908 depicts a scene that resonates with modernity. Yet even within this seemingly contemporary subject matter, Rousseau's primitivist touch adds an intriguing layer to our perception of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Moving forward to "Ship Inn, Mousehole" created in 1930 by an unknown artist using oil on board technique; we witness a quaint coastal inn amidst rugged cliffs. The simplicity and earthy tones evoke a sense of nostalgia for simpler times when life was intimately connected to nature. Louis (Seraphine de Senlis), another primitivist artist who left an indelible mark on art history, presents us with "Mottled flowers on a blue ground" from 1929. Through vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes, Louis invites us into their imaginative world where flora takes center stage against a vivid blue backdrop. Continuing our exploration through Seraphine's work is "Pommes aux feuilles, " painted between 1929-1930. Here we encounter apples adorned with leaves that seem almost animated - reminding us that even ordinary objects can possess extraordinary qualities when viewed through the lens of primitivism. Rousseau mesmerizes once again with "The Repast of the Lion, " circa 1907. In this enigmatic composition, he blurs boundaries between reality and fantasy as animals gather around a table, engaging in an otherworldly feast.