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Die Katze des Propheten (The Cat of the Prophet)

Lovis Corinth

National Gallery of Art

The image is an artistic sketch depicting the upper body of a person in a seated position. The individual's head is tilted slightly forward with their gaze looking downward. The person's facial features are obscured by shading, showing a pronounced forehead and dark areas indicating eyes and facial structure. The person's hair is covered by a head covering with defined lines suggesting strands of hair or textured fabric. They are wearing loose-fitting clothing, with lines indicating garment flow and a faint indication of a patterned or textured area around the neck, possibly representing a collar or accessory. Beside the person is a small animal, likely a cat, with distinct markings on its fur. The background is filled with dense, dark, cross-hatched shading.

Artwork Details

Date
1919
Medium
drypoint in black on wove paper
Dimensions
2879 × 4477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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