Animals

  • The cat at play (c. 1860 – c. 1878)

    The cat at play (c. 1860 – c. 1878)

    Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

    A playful cat mid-pounce, its energy and curiosity brought to life through delicate brushstrokes and warm light.

  • Cat with Ladybird

    Cat with Ladybird

    Arthur Heyer (German, 1872–1931)

    A cat’s intense focus on a ladybird becomes a study of texture and quiet tension in this vividly detailed painting.

  • Piper, A Jack Russell Terrier

    Piper, A Jack Russell Terrier

    George Paice (English, 1908–1993)

    A vibrant portrait of a Jack Russell Terrier, bristling with energy and personality through dynamic brushwork and keen observation.

  • Cat with her Kittens

    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.

  • Still Life with Peacocks (c. 1639)

    Still Life with Peacocks (c. 1639)

    Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

    A lavish yet somber still life where gleaming peacock feathers and rotting fruit collide under Rembrandt’s dramatic light.

  • Darby In His Basket Kennel

    Darby In His Basket Kennel

    Frederick Sandys (English, 1829–1904)

    A sleeping dog curled in a basket, rendered with lifelike detail and quiet emotional depth.

  • Sleepy Kittens (1900)

    Sleepy Kittens (1900)

    Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

    A pair of kittens nestle in drowsy harmony, their fur rendered with exquisite softness in this intimate, light-filled composition.

  • White Cat and Butterflies

    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.

  • Hound And Terrier In A Kennel

    Hound And Terrier In A Kennel

    John Emms (English, 1843–1912)

    A vibrant portrayal of two dogs in a kennel, their contrasting personalities brought to life through dynamic brushwork and playful details.