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This charming 1975 painting by renowned Dutch naive artist Ilona Schmit shows two ducks facing each other. The compact work, measuring 15 x 15 cm, is executed in acrylic paint on paper.
The painting is an excellent example of Schmit's signature style, which she developed shortly after moving to Zeeland in 1973. Her work is characterized by a flat, decorative approach without linear perspective, but with the use of color perspective.4 The depiction of the ducks fits perfectly into Schmit's fascination with everyday rural life and animals, themes that often recur in her oeuvre.
This work dates from an important period in Schmit's career. In 1973, the year she started painting, she was already chosen as Dutch representative for the Biennale Young Artists in New York1. Since then, her work has gained international recognition and has been exhibited in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, Chicago and Berlin.
For collectors and lovers of naive art, this painting offers a unique opportunity to acquire an early work by Ilona Schmit. Given the growing appreciation for Schmit's work and her established reputation in the art world, this painting can be a valuable addition to any collection.