A cat in the rain is an enduring theme and motif in Western culture - it is an expression of vulnerability, not only of the cat itself, but of the cat's observer, whose instinct to protect the cat is an expression of their own vulnerability. Hemingway famously uses the theme in his short story to give an insight into the American wife's unhappiness and need for succour. In this colourful painting, the cat has sought shelter from the rain in a doorway and the man observes its predicament as he passes by. He has the protection of an umbrella, but otherwise is in the same situation as the cat: both are vulnerable and have the benefit of only temporary protection: both are alone. These are the only two living souls in the street, which is otherwise deserted. The bond between them is palpable and unique. It is an irony that a form of communication is established here, where none can be fully realised...
A Cat in the Rain was created by artist Mark John Maguire in 2018. This art piece is a Paintings artwork. The style of this artwork is best described as Impressionism. The genre portrayed in this piece of art is Animals, Cityscape, Narrative. The artwork was created in Canvas, Oil, Painting. The size of the original art is 24 (inches) H x 36 (inches) W.
Words which artist Mark John Maguire feels best describe this work of art are: cat in the rain, colourful rain, narrative painting, Mark John Maguire, colours of street, reflections of rain, cat in a doorway, man with umbrella, city rain, mediterranean rain, .