Untitled
1938
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1938
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
A fluffy white cat lounges on a green armchair with yellow wood framing. The cat’s paws dangle off the side, and its bright eyes stare straight ahead. Behind the chair, a dark blue wall holds a small shelf with a golden statue of a lion. The artist signed the bottom left corner with "M. Hirshfield" and the year 1937. The cat’s fur is painted thickly, almost textured. Look up impasto to see how artists build up paint like this.
