Catboy (1986) by Eric Fischl

Catboy - Eric Fischl - 1986

Artwork Information

TitleCatboy
ArtistEric Fischl
Date1986
Art MovementContemporary Realism

About Catboy

The artwork entitled “Catboy,” executed by the artist Eric Fischl in 1986, is a notable piece within the Contemporary Realism movement, falling under the genre of genre painting.

In the artwork, a figure dressed in a full-bodied cat costume stands in an indoor setting, partially illuminated by the light streaming through a window in the background. The room is tinged with somber hues, with areas of light and shadow adding depth to the scene. In the lower portion of the composition, separate vignettes display a pumpkin and segmented fruit on a tray, each meticulously detailed. The radiator and bowl of fruit in the background suggest a domestic setting. Fischl’s use of light and shadow, combined with everyday objects, evokes a contemplative atmosphere in this visually compelling work.

Other Artwork from Eric Fischl

More Contemporary Realism Artwork

Scroll to Top