Who painted Still life with Cat?

Still life with Cat was painted by Unknown in 1789.

Where can I see Still life with Cat?

Still life with Cat is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Still life with Cat?

Still life with Cat is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Still life with Cat

Unknown , 1789

Still life with Cat is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1789 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. The oil painting depicts a domestic scene centered on a cat investigating a woven basket placed on a table.

About this work

Overview

The oil painting depicts a domestic scene centered on a cat investigating a woven basket placed on a table. Adjacent objects include a glass bottle, a tall drinking glass, a small plate bearing a knife, and several scattered items. A darkened backdrop isolates the tableau, allowing the illuminated cat and table to dominate the composition.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures a moment of feline curiosity, emphasizing the cat’s sniffing posture and the curling of its tail. The arrangement of everyday objects suggests a quiet interior setting, inviting viewers to contemplate ordinary domestic life through the lens of a pet’s perspective.

Technique & Style

Rendered in oil, the painting employs strong contrasts between light and shadow, a chiaroscuro effect that models the cat’s fur and the basket’s woven texture with realism. The dark background functions as a neutral plane, enhancing the three‑dimensionality of the illuminated forms.

History & Provenance

No specific historical data or ownership record is provided for the piece; the available information is limited to its title, medium, and visual description.