Katsonarock (Portrait of V.X.) 1941

"Katsaronock (Portrait of V.X.)" is a 1941 painting by Hedda Sterne, known for her Surrealist and Abstract Expressionist works. The painting features two cats, one in an elongated, almost skeletal form and the other seemingly partially submerged, their contrasting postures creating a sense of mystery and disorientation. The stark simplicity of the forms and the muted palette contribute to the work's dreamlike atmosphere, characteristic of Surrealism. Sterne's use of fragmented imagery and distorted proportions challenges traditional representational art, inviting viewers to interpret the work on a personal level.