The Cat
1904
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1904
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Cat is a 1904 by C. R. W. Nevinson, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This picture shows a black cat sitting in a sunlit window. The light hits the cat’s fur, making it look soft, while the rest of the room stays dark. Outside the window, bare trees stand against a gray sky, and a curtain hangs to the side. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to make the cat stand out. It’s like the light is shining just on the cat, leaving the rest shadowy. If you like this style, check out *chiaroscuro* next.
