Cat on rug

Details

Sal Meijer (DUTCH, 1878-1965)
Cat on rug
oil on canvas
50 x 60 cm.

Literature

Nicole Ex, Sal Meijer 'Raphaël der Katten, Amsterdam 1990, p. 42 no. 18 (ill.)

Exhibited

Laren, Singer Museum, Sal Meijer, 16 October-29 November 1971, no. 7.
Apeldoorn, Van Reekum galerie, Sal Meijer, 6 January-20 January 1972, no. 7.
Antwerp, Romi Goldmuntzcentrum, Sal Meijer, 7 December-3 January 1972, no. 7.
Breda, De Beijerd, Sal Meijer, 25 February-3 April 1972, no.7.

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Lot Essay

Sal Meijer had a unique personal style and is nowadays seen as one of the great 'Naives'. His work is often compared to that of Henri Rousseau. During his life he painted a variety of subjects. Mostly known are his views of Amsterdam. Later when he moved to Blaricum he started to paint landscapes. But Meijer also painted nudes, portraits and still lifes. The only subject that has been a constant during Sal Meijer's painting life is that of the cat. He paints portraits of cats as individuals; they are frontally depicted and look the viewer directly in the eye. Meijer's cats are seen in the comfort of their own home and in close up.

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