Grooming cat 

This simple yet expressive pencil sketch by Friedrich Wilhelm Hirt depicts a cat meticulously grooming itself. The artist captures the animal's sinuous form with delicate lines, highlighting its graceful movements. The cat's focused expression and the subtle shading create a sense of intimacy and quiet observation. A second, more indistinct sketch of a cat is visible in the background, perhaps suggesting a continuation of the animal's playful antics. This artwork, now housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies Hirt's talent for rendering the natural world with sensitivity and precision.