“Grandfather With Child” is an artwork by Norval Morrisseau, an influential figure in the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This piece falls within the portrait genre, capturing a deeply personal and resonant moment between an elder and a child.
The artwork features a grandfather and child rendered in a vibrant, stylized fashion typical of Morrisseau’s distinctive style. Utilizing bold, contrasting colors and organic shapes, the figures stand prominently against a flat, green background adorned with abstract representations of nature, including leaves and circular motifs resembling flowers or eyes. The grandfather, depicted with an expression of wisdom and strength, is clad in traditional attire marked by vivid hues of green, purple, orange, and blue. The child, mirroring the elder’s colors, stands closely, signifying a bond of kinship and continuity. The painting’s dynamic lines and use of color reflect the spiritual connection and cultural heritage central to Morrisseau’s work.
