Planting with horses
- Artist
- Antonio Ligabue
- Date
- 1956
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Genre painting
"Planting with horses" is a captivating painting that exemplifies the artist's mastery of genre painting. Executed in oil mediums, it depicts rural life with simplicity and sincerity, qualities often associated with Naïve art (primitivism). The scene showcases farmers working alongside horses, highlighting traditional agricultural practices. Its straightforward composition and earthy color palette evoke a sense of authenticity, making it a notable example of how naive or primitive styles can capture everyday life with honesty and charm.
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