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Cat with a White Front

Gwen John

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a seated cat facing the right. Its fur is depicted in reddish-brown tones, with white areas around the neck and chest. Its eyes are closed, and its front legs are straight, with its paws placed together. The lines outlining the cat are loose and fluid, capturing the cat's form with minimal detail. The background is yellow paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1910/1915
Medium
gouache, watercolor, and graphite on tan laid paper
Dimensions
3610 × 4538 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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