The artwork, “Polly, Minou and Eon,” was created by Will Barnet in 1979 in the United States. Executed in oil on vellum, it is representative of the Pop Art movement and belongs to the genre painting category. This piece is currently housed in the Alexandre Gallery in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork features a trio of characters, prominently a colorful parrot, a sleek black cat, and a brown dog, each interacting with a singular thread of yarn. The parrot is perched atop a chair, engaged with the yarn, while the cat is balanced on the chair’s back moving towards a ball of yarn. The dog, positioned at the bottom, has a playful expression, holding the yarn in its mouth, emphasizing the interconnected nature of the trio. The backdrop, defined by vertical stripes and a checkerboard pattern, introduces an abstract and structured environment, enhancing the whimsical interaction between the animals. The presence of a human hand extends into the scene, further integrating the playful dynamics and structured composition that is characteristic of genre painting.
