The artwork, “Stage design for Diaghilev’s ballet, Romeo and Juliet,” was created by Christopher Wood in 1925 and belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It represents the genre of design.
This piece presents a simplified and stylized depiction of a stage set, marked by its clear lines and flat planes typical of Naïve Art. The scene depicts an elongated hallway with a series of chairs aligned along the walls, leading to an open doorway that frames a distant view of architectural structures. The walls are stark and angular, creating a linear perspective that draws the viewer’s eyes towards the background. On the left side, a series of black-and-white patterned doors add a decorative element, while on the right, an abstracted organ and a mirrored reflection of several figures provide additional focal points. The use of muted colors and restrained detailing allows for a focus on the geometric composition and spatial arrangement, embodying the naïve aesthetic’s charming simplicity and directness.
