Cat
(c. 1912-1919)
Medium
linocut printed in tan ink
Measurements
13.0 × 11.6 cm (image) 16.8 × 13.0 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest by Ella Dunkel, 1979
© Courtesy of the artist’s estate
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
With his minimalist and powerfully expressive approach, Horace Brodzky was a pioneer of the linocut. Cat is typical of his work, with blocks of a single strong colour defining the form and composition. Cats make for great models, and whether an image is finely detailed, made with a few strokes or just a silhouette, a talented artist can suggest what their feline is up to and thinking. Despite Brodzky’s economical approach, this cat’s stern attitude is easily discerned.
Artwork Details
Inscription
none
Accession Number
P26-1979
Departments
Australian Prints / Australian Prints & Drawings
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest