Stillleben mit Putto und Kaninchen
1913/1914
not on displayOskar Kokoschka1886 Pöchlarn – 1980 Montreux
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After completion of his main work, the 'Windsbraut' (Kunstmuseum Basel), Kokoschka began work on this still life in December 1913, which he completed in April 1914. This allegorical work reflects Alma Mahler's decision to terminate the pregnancy with their child. The cat bears the features of Alma, Kokoschka's first great love, who portrays himself in the form of a rabbit; the putto is probably intended for the unborn child. The figure of the boat driver in the background can be interpreted as 'Charon' and as vision of the underworld.
Also known as
Still Life with Putto and Rabbit
Nature morte avec putto et lapin
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
image: 90 x 120 cm
Inventory number
1987/0017
Credit line
Kunsthaus Zürich, Vereinigung Zürcher Kunstfreunde, 1987