Kop van een kat 1880 - 1882

"Kop van een kat" (Head of a Cat) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1880 and 1882. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a close-up view of a cat's head, showcasing Breitner's skill in capturing subtle details through expressive lines and shading. The drawing's simplicity and focus on the animal's form exemplify Breitner's early artistic style, which often explored everyday subjects with a keen eye for realism. This small-scale study, measuring only 162 mm in height and 99 mm in width, demonstrates Breitner's fascination with the natural world and his ability to convey a sense of life through his art.