Playful Moment – Girl and Kitten by Robert Koehler (Signed)

Playful Moment – Girl and Kitten by Robert Koehler (Signed)

Description:
A heartwarming and finely detailed oil painting by German-American artist Robert Koehler (1850–1917). This genre scene captures a tender domestic moment: a young girl lies playfully on a patterned carpet, her hand outstretched toward a frisky kitten. The sunlight streaming into the room and the lush textures of the rug, dress, and velvet armchair in the background highlight Koehler’s technical skill and storytelling.

Signed R. Koehler in the lower left, this piece embodies the artist’s sensitivity to mood, childhood innocence, and realism. Koehler, known for his intimate genre scenes and academic precision, was a respected painter and art educator who left a significant mark on the American art scene.

Artist: Robert Koehler (1850–1917)
Title: Playful Moment
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signature: Signed “R. Koehler” lower left
Style: Realism / Academic / Genre Painting
Subject: Figurative – Child with Cat / Interior Scene
Date: Late 19th century (exact date unknown)
Dimensions (approx): 32 X 20 X 1

Condition:
Very good antique condition. Minor craquelure consistent with age. Small surface abrasions may be visible under close inspection, as shown in photos.

Category:
Figurative Paintings