animals

Cats

Daniel Merlin (French, Unfortunately, I couldn't find definitive information on an artist named Daniel Merlin. This could be due to a few reasons—perhaps the name is misspelled, refers to a very obscure figure, or is a pseudonym used by another artist.)

A lively portrayal of cats, blending realism and abstraction to capture their playful mystery and quiet elegance.
A Mother Cat and her Kitten with a Bracket Clock (1897)

Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

A tender portrayal of a mother cat and her kitten beside an ornate clock, glowing with warmth and quiet charm.
Weiße Katze und zwei Zitronenfalter

Arthur Heyer (German, 1872–1931)

A white cat watches two brimstone butterflies in a tranquil, almost dreamlike moment of quiet curiosity.
Cat with her Kittens

Julius Adam the elder (German, 1852–1913)

A tender portrayal of feline motherhood, where playful kittens and their watchful mother share a moment of quiet connection.
White Cat and Butterflies

Arthur Heyer (German, 1872–1931)

A white cat lounges among butterflies, their delicate wings contrasting with its soft fur in a moment of quiet fascination.
A Sick Chicken (1874)

Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

A lone, ailing chicken stands in stark solitude, its fragile form rendered with raw honesty against a barren backdrop.
Mother’s Pride (1901)

Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

A mother cat watches over her lively kittens in a scene brimming with warmth and meticulous detail.
Natural History (Galerya obrazowa zwiérząt czyli Historya naturalna) Pl.63 (1839)

Anton Benedikt Reichenbach (German, 1804–1877)

A vibrant 19th-century study of animals, rich in detail and alive with personality, blending art and natural science.
Girl with Dog (1873)

Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

A tender moment between a girl and her dog, painted with Monet’s signature light and lively brushstrokes.