Liggende barn, der kæler for en kat 1887

"Liggende barn, der kæler for en kat" (Sleeping Child Cuddling a Cat) is a terracotta sculpture by Georg Christian Freund, created in 1887. The sculpture, currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen, depicts a child lying down with a cat. The intricate details of the sculpture's form and the tender intimacy between the child and the cat add to the charm of this miniature artwork. The sculpture is an excellent example of Freund's talent in capturing everyday moments of tenderness with realistic detail. This piece demonstrates the artist’s keen eye for naturalistic detail and his ability to evoke emotional connections in viewers.