Woman with a Cat (Bonnard)

Woman with a Cat (Bonnard) refers to several paintings by the French Post-Impressionist artist Pierre Bonnard. These paintings, executed primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, depict women, often members of Bonnard's immediate family (particularly his wife, Marthe de Méligny), in intimate domestic settings with a cat.

The recurring theme highlights Bonnard's interest in capturing everyday moments and private spaces. The presence of the cat serves to emphasize the informality and intimacy of the scene, often acting as a compositional element that blends seamlessly into the overall aesthetic. Bonnard's characteristic use of vibrant colors and flattened perspective contributes to the dreamlike and atmospheric quality of these paintings. The subject matter, while seemingly simple, allows Bonnard to explore themes of domesticity, companionship, and the quiet beauty of ordinary life. The ambiguity and psychological depth of the figures, coupled with the subtle interactions between woman and animal, are hallmarks of Bonnard's mature style. Distinctions can be made between different paintings sharing this common title, with the precise composition, setting, and depiction of the woman and cat varying between each work.