A Young Girl holding a Cat 1769

"A Young Girl Holding a Cat" is a red chalk drawing by Louis Marin Bonnet, created in 1769. The drawing depicts a young girl, likely a portrait, cradling a small cat. The subject's gentle expression and delicate features are rendered with meticulous detail. Bonnet's masterful use of red chalk creates a soft, luminous effect, capturing the warmth and intimacy of the scene. This intimate portrayal of a girl and her pet reflects the 18th-century fascination with domestic life and animal companionship. The drawing is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.