Lovers with Cat (1917) by Oskar Kokoschka

Lovers with Cat - Oskar Kokoschka - 1917

Artwork Information

TitleLovers with Cat
ArtistOskar Kokoschka
Date1917
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions130.5 x 93.5 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationKunsthaus Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

About Lovers with Cat

The artwork titled “Lovers with Cat,” created by Oskar Kokoschka in 1917, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 130.5 x 93.5 cm. Belonging to the Expressionism art movement, this genre painting is housed in the Kunsthaus Zürich in Zürich, Switzerland.

The artwork portrays an intimate scene featuring two figures, presumably lovers, positioned closely in what appears to be a serene outdoor setting. The male figure is to the left, rendered in bold, expressive brushstrokes that convey a sense of movement and emotion. His head is tilted slightly upward as he gazes intently at the female figure. The female figure, located to the right, emanates a sense of calm and contemplation. Both are enveloped in layers of textured, dynamic colors that are characteristic of Kokoschka’s vigorous painting style. A cat, positioned at the bottom left of the composition, adds a layer of domestic tranquility to the scene. The background, consisting of vibrant, swirling colors, further enhances the emotive and expressive nature of the painting, typical of the Expressionist movement.

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