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The music lesson
A tabby sprawls across sheet music, tail flicking as a kitten bats at the piano keys. Sunlight slants across the disordered pages, one paw resting near an overturned inkwell. The scene hums with interrupted practice—half-played notes hanging in the air, the teacher momentarily forgotten.
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-full.webp "Le chat botte (1904) by A. Guillon")
Le chat botte (1904)
A sly cat in oversized boots stands poised, tail curled with mischief. The fairy tale springs to life in bold strokes—whiskers twitch, leather creaks. One paw rests on a hilt, ready for adventure. No ordinary feline, this one’s got plans.
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Curiosity
A small cat stretches toward something just out of frame, ears pricked, tail twitching. The room is warm with afternoon light, casting soft shadows across the floor. Every whisker leans forward—pure, unguarded fascination frozen in oil and brushstrokes.
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-full.webp "Misbehaving (1897) by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip")
Misbehaving (1897)
Two kittens tumble across a polished floor, their tiny claws scrambling for purchase. One bats at a fallen spool of thread while the other crouches, ears flattened—caught mid-mischief in the quiet glow of a domestic afternoon. The thread unravels toward the edge of the frame, trailing disorder.
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Watching the prey
A cat crouches low, eyes locked on unseen prey. Its body tenses, every muscle coiled for the pounce. The quiet before the strike hangs thick in the air. Nearby, another feline watches, indifferent yet alert. The hunt unfolds in silent, deadly focus.
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-full.webp "Kitty by firelight (c. 1897) by James Jebusa Shannon")
Kitty by firelight (c. 1897)
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.
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Mädchen mit weißem Tuch und Katze
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.
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Cat Family
A charming portrayal of feline camaraderie, where playful kittens and watchful elders share a sunlit moment brimming with texture and warmth.
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-full.webp "The cat at play (c. 1860 - c. 1878) by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip")
The cat at play (c. 1860 – c. 1878)
A playful cat mid-pounce, its energy and curiosity brought to life through delicate brushstrokes and warm light.