Houses at St Ives, Cornwall

"Houses at St Ives, Cornwall" by Alfred Wallis exemplifies his distinctive style rooted in naïve art (primitivism). Painted using household paint on cardboard, the work depicts a simple cityscape of coastal houses in St Ives, Cornwall. Wallis, a marine stores dealer turned artist at age 70, capturedport scenes with a naive, untrained approach that emphasizes raw, expressive qualities over formal technique. Despite limited commercial success, his work was championed by progressive artists, highlighting his unique vision of seaside life through a candid, childlike lens.