Benno Kögl (1892 Greding - 1973 Munich) Four kittens curiously observing a cabbage white butterfly Cats composed in a rural setting, two in a basket and two in front of it. Subtly observed, characteristic, vividly depicted motif by the artist, who specialised in depicting cats; the animal painter, also known as "Katzen-Kögl" due to his main subject, was in the tradition of the Munich painter Julius Adam, who also worked primarily with cat motifs. Oil/hard fibre. Signed a.; 18 cm x 24.3 cm. Frame. Oil on masonite. Signed.