Study of the body of a cat stretching out

The painting titled Study of the body of a cat stretching out exemplifies the transitional phase of Proto-Cubism, dating from 1906 to 1910. This work reflects an experimental approach characterized by a move toward radical geometrization of form and a limited color palette, typical of early Cubist development. As a sketch and study, it reveals the artist's exploration of form and perspective rooted in Realism traditions, while gradually breaking away from traditional representations. The piece captures the transitional tendency of proto-Cubist practice, serving as a key step toward more extreme Cubist styles emerging after 1911.