Kop van een kat 1807 - 1861

"Kop van een kat" (Head of a Cat) is an etching by Dutch artist Cornelis Steffelaar (1795-1861). Steffelaar was known for his detailed depictions of animals, and this small work (86 mm x 70 mm) captures the feline's features with precision. The cat’s fur is rendered with fine lines, suggesting its soft texture. The etching’s simple composition focuses on the cat’s head, creating a close-up study of its intense gaze. Steffelaar's meticulous style and attention to detail made his animal portraits highly regarded in the 19th century.