Liggende kat c. 1886 - 1891

"Liggende kat" (Lying Cat), a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, is a simple yet expressive study of a feline subject. Created between 1886 and 1891, the artwork captures the relaxed form of a cat in repose, its body rendered with loose, gestural lines that highlight the animal's soft contours. The composition, focused on the cat's profile, emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and volume. This study, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Breitner's mastery of capturing fleeting moments in everyday life with a refined sense of realism and a keen eye for detail.