Deux chats couchés sur un canapé 1896

"Deux chats couchés sur un canapé" (Two Cats Lying on a Sofa), created in 1896 by the French artist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, is a captivating oil painting featuring two felines resting on a luxuriously patterned sofa. The composition centers around the two cats, a black one and a Siamese, whose relaxed posture and languid gazes evoke a sense of tranquility. The detailed depiction of the patterned upholstery and the subtle use of light and shadow create a sense of intimacy and warmth, capturing the essence of domestic life with a touch of artistic elegance.