The Stray Kitten 1835

"The Stray Kitten" is a painting by William Collins, a British artist known for his genre paintings depicting scenes of everyday life. Created in 1835, the artwork portrays a group of children playing outside a cottage, with a young mother tending to her infant. The scene is filled with details of rural life, including a fence, a winding path, and a glimpse of a distant farmhouse. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, typical of the Romantic period in art. Collins' work is characterized by a sentimental and heartwarming approach to portraying ordinary people and their activities, making his paintings popular with audiences of the time.