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Beobachtung für Katze [Observation on the Cat]
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Beobachtung für Katze [Observation on the Cat] 1956
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Amongst the flurry of pencil lines in this drawing, we can make out parts of a cat ? claws, head, ears, teeth and limbs appear, with a long striped body at the bottom corner. Beuys's approach to drawing has been compared to Leonardo da Vinci in its investigative manner. Like Leonardo, Beuys had the enquiring mind of a scientist and the same interest in understanding the natural world. This work shows the artist's exploration of the shape of his subject, building form by assembling shapes. It shows how Beuys used drawing as a way of exploring the world, as well as capturing his ideas.

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  • Acc. No. AR00104
  • Medium Pencil on paper
  • Size 31.70 x 24.30 cm
  • Credit ARTIST ROOMS National Galleries of Scotland and Tate. Acquired jointly through The d'Offay Donation with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and the Art Fund 2008

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