E. García - Retrato con gato XL

"Portrait with a Cat" is a 100 × 70 cm painting by contemporary artist Ernest García. The work presents a female portrait accompanied by a large black cat, creating an intimate and magnetic composition in which both figures share the spotlight.

The cat occupies almost the entire foreground. Its dark fur is built with gray, black, and bluish brushstrokes, while its intense green eyes become one of the main visual focal points of the painting. Behind it appears the face of a woman with short hair, depicted in blacks and electric blues that contrast with the warm tones of the skin.

The composition uses a very close framing, almost photographic, that eliminates secondary elements and concentrates all attention on the gazes. The turquoise blue background further intensifies the presence of the two figures and brings luminosity to a palette dominated by blacks, deep blues, greens, and pinkish tones.

The brushwork is direct and visible, alternating areas of flat color with more gestural strokes in the hair and especially in the animal’s fur. The simplification of forms and the expressive use of color place the work within a contemporary figuration with Fauvist influences.

"Portrait with a Cat" explores, in a simple and powerful way, the complicity between a person and their animal, constructing an image of serene, mysterious, and affectionate character. A work especially attractive to collectors of contemporary portraiture, figurative painting, and animal-inspired art.


Authenticity and Shipping:
The work is offered directly by E. García, guaranteeing its authenticity with a certificate signed by the artist himself. The painting will be carefully rolled and protected inside a sturdy cardboard tube for shipping. After payment confirmation, a period of three days is required to prepare the piece and ship it. Delivery time will depend on the destination, with a maximum of up to ten business days."}