Schooner under the Moon 1936

Alfred Wallis’s Schooner under the Moon 1936 exemplifies his unique approach to Naïve art (primitivism), characterized by raw, honest expression and simple technique. As a self-taught artist, Wallis captures seascapes with a direct, unpolished style rooted in his maritime surroundings. The title suggests a nocturnal maritime scene featuring a schooner beneath a luminous moon, conveying a tranquil night scene. Wallis’s work often features bold composition and a distinctive sense of immediacy that aligns with Marina-like simplicity and authenticity.