Horses in Paris

Horses in Paris by Christopher Wood (1924) exemplifies his mastery of Naïve art (primitivism) within the framework of genre painting. As a British artist associated with British modernism, Wood’s style combines playful simplicity with a vivid sense of place. The title suggests a scene focused on horses set against an urban backdrop of Paris, captured with bold colors and a straightforward, accessible technique characteristic of Naïve art. This work reflects Wood’s interest in capturing everyday life through a sincere and unpretentious lens, emphasizing mood and atmosphere over strict realism.