The artwork, titled “Lapin et casserole rouge,” was created by Bernard Buffet in the year 1948. It belongs to the art movements of Expressionism and Miserablism, and is categorized under the genre of still life.
In this compelling piece, the viewer’s attention is immediately drawn to the stark depiction of a skinned rabbit, hanging lifelessly by its hind legs against a textured, off-white background that resembles tiled walls. The rabbit’s elongated form and detailed sinews starkly contrast with the minimalist depiction of its environment. Below the rabbit, the artist has depicted a red pot to the right, its color vivid against the muted tones surrounding it, and two small green onions to the left, both elements lending a sense of utilitarian domesticity to the scene. The composition speaks volumes of Buffet’s unique stylistic language characterized by a somber and somewhat austere visual narrative.
