The painting depicts a cat viewed from behind. The cat's body is primarily shown in shades of gray and white. The upper portion of the cat's head and ears are dark gray. The cat has a collar with a bow. A vertical line of Asian characters in black and two characters in red are on the upper right side. The background of the painting is a light beige color with a textured appearance. The painting has a thin, tan border around the edge.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1887–92
- Medium
- Album leaf; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 512 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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