Nanny Goat

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A very engaging animal composition, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.

This is a charming, characterful portrait of a nanny goat. The nanny goat is depicted in profile, with her head turned toward the viewer, creating a slight three-quarter pose. Her head is narrower, with large expressive eyes, a prominent chin beard, and curved, asymmetrical horns that sweep outward in an exaggerated, whimsical fashion.

The setting is simple and pastoral, with green rolling hills and a softly textured grey sky. Two stylized white clouds float gently overhead, emphasizing the calm, rustic atmosphere.

The quirky horns and direct gaze give it a personality beyond a simple animal depiction, evoking storytelling and rural life with a playful, timeless appeal.

The painting is housed in a wood frame with gold trim. Both painting and frame are in very good condition.

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 41.5 x 41.5 cm (including frame)

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