Liggende kat, naar rechts 1812

"Liggende kat, naar rechts" (Lying Cat, to the Right) is a pencil drawing by Jean Bernard, a Dutch artist active in the early 19th century. The drawing depicts a cat in profile, its body curled up in a relaxed pose. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the cat's fur and the subtle shading of the form. This small, intimate artwork offers a glimpse into Bernard's skill as an animal portraitist and his appreciation for the natural world. The drawing, which dates back to 1812, is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.