Man with Donkey – Unknown Artist

Description
This vibrant oil on board depicts a striking rural scene of a man leading a donkey against the backdrop of bold tropical vegetation. Rendered in a simplified, modernist style, the composition is defined by strong, flat planes of color and a palette dominated by earthy browns, deep greens, and sunlit yellows. The figure, dressed in a vivid shirt and wide-brimmed hat, is silhouetted with confident brushstrokes, while the donkey stands solidly beside him, loaded with goods, suggesting themes of labor and tradition. 

Artist
Unknown artist, mid-20th century.

Artist Details
Though the painter remains unidentified, the work reflects the stylistic hallmarks of mid-century modernist painting, where simplified figuration, earthy palettes, and expressive directness captured everyday subjects with fresh immediacy. 

Movements
Modernism / Primitivism

Frame Condition
Presented in a vintage gilt frame with age-related patina and light surface wear, consistent with its period.