Petrovic - Snowy Landscape

The painting can be defined as a genre scene, that is, the depiction of an episode of everyday life that, apparently, lacks any significant element. These types of domestic subjects, which in this case are depicted within a snowy village setting, were long considered minor and only began to spread in Western art starting in the 17th century. Only with the development of 19th-century realism did everyday subjects become considered as important as historical or religious ones.

The style adopted for the representation of the subject can be traced back to the Naïve movement. The Naïve artist is typically self-taught, someone who has not undergone academic training, but has found the key to their expression in personal inspiration. This is reflected in a figurative style that simplifies reality, characterized by almost childlike features and a primitive, yet unintentional, approach. Despite the spontaneity that distinguishes the Naïve artist, they possess their own aesthetic awareness, developing a well-defined visual language that clearly distinguishes them from amateur art. In this case, the lines are clear and the colors blend with the wintry notes of the composition.

Petrovic is an artist who can certainly be described as naive, but his language, which can be compared to the Croatian school of the 1970s, is distinguished by a particular inclination. This inclination can be defined as a tendency toward a more graphic form, closer to the language of illustration.

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