Artwork
Un gato echado sobre un almohadón
Un gato echado sobre un almohadón is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Genaro Rodríguez Olavide. It is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Un gato echado sobre un almohadón is an oil painting created by Genaro Rodríguez Olavide in 1888. The work is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a white cat with black and brown markings seated on an ornate, round stool. The surrounding environment is dark, with indistinct objects on a table or shelf behind the stool, including a yellow cloth, a pink flower, and a green item.
Technique & Style
The oil painting showcases a rich, detailed execution, with careful rendering of textures and patterns, such as the red and black patterned seat and black skirt with red tassels on the stool.
Artist & collection
Artist
Genaro spent his life in the shadow of Madrid’s grand museums, sketching in the Prado’s corners between shifts at a print shop.
