The artwork entitled “Boy with Cat, Portrait of Fr. Jean Bougoint” was created by Christopher Wood in 1926. This piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and is categorized within the genre of portraiture.
The artwork portrays a young boy seated on a green chair, holding a Siamese cat on his lap. The boy is dressed in a grey suit with a light-colored shirt and a pastel-colored tie. The composition is characterized by its balanced color palette and a serene yet introspective expression on the boy’s face. The cat, relaxed and presumably content, rests comfortably, with its alert eyes contrasting the calmer demeanor of its young owner. The background is kept simple and devoid of intricate details, focusing attention on the subjects, enhancing the intimate feel of the portrait.
