Cats

  • Watching the prey

    Watching the prey

    Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

    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.

  • 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.

  • Cat Family

    Cat Family

    Arthur-Alfred Brunel de Neuville (French, 1852–1941)

    A charming portrayal of feline camaraderie, where playful kittens and watchful elders share a sunlit moment brimming with texture and warmth.

  • 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.

  • 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.