cat

  • Kitty by firelight (c. 1897)

    Kitty by firelight (c. 1897)

    James Jebusa Shannon (American, 1862–1923)

    A cat’s eyes gleam in the firelight, fur glowing warm against the dark. The flames flicker, casting shifting shadows across its face—quiet, watchful, alive in the dim glow.

  • Mädchen mit weißem Tuch und Katze

    Mädchen mit weißem Tuch und Katze

    Charles Chaplin (French, 1889–1977)

    A girl clutches a white cloth, her gaze distant. A cat curls beside her, its tail flicking. The scene holds an unspoken tension—something fragile, about to unravel.

  • 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.