1960s Béla Kádár (Attr.) — Modernist Figural Composition With Reclining Nude and Cat

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An exceptional and captivating mid-century modern composition executed in the distinct style of the Hungarian avant-garde master, Béla Kádár. This … Read more An exceptional and captivating mid-century modern composition executed in the distinct style of the Hungarian avant-garde master, Béla Kádár. This piece beautifully showcases Kádár’s signature thematic vocabulary: highly stylized, almond-eyed geometric figures, a rich patchwork of folkloric patterns, and an intimate domestic vignette featuring a mother, child, and a stylized white cat.

The composition utilizes strong geometric planes to create depth, juxtaposing an intimate, highly patterned foreground against a fractured, cubist-inspired architectural streetscape in the background. The interplay of soft pastels and deep, midnight tones creates a mesmerizing, lyrical narrative.

Artwork Details
Artist: Attributed to Béla Kádár (Hungarian, 1877–1956)

Medium: Mixed Media on paperboard

The dimensions are 19.88 × 23.62 inches

Signature: Hand-signed “KÁDÁR BÉLA” in block capitals in the lower-left quadrant.

Framing: Housed in an elegant, deeply recessed vintage gilt wood frame with ornate floral relief molding, perfectly complementing the modernist aesthetic. See less