“Man in Headdress” is a portrait created by Norval Morrisseau, a distinguished artist affiliated with the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The artwork prominently features a striking, vividly colored image of a man adorned with an elaborate headdress.
The artwork exhibits Norval Morrisseau’s signature style, characterized by bold lines and vibrant hues. Set against contrasting teal and purple background, the central figure gazes upwards in profile, depicted with a spectrum of primary and secondary colors. The headdress consists of simplified, abstract shapes, incorporating circles of various sizes filled with different colors. This visual representation, with its striking use of color and form, symbolizes a profound cultural and spiritual narrative, encapsulating the essence of the Naïve Art movement while emphasizing the portrait’s own unique artistic expression.
