Slapende kat 1918

"Slapende kat" (Sleeping Cat) is a woodcut print by Dutch artist Julie de Graag, created in 1918. This small-scale artwork depicts a cat curled up in a simple, stylized form against a dark background, showcasing de Graag's artistic mastery of this printmaking technique. The simplified shapes and bold lines contribute to the artwork's graphic quality, while the black and white color scheme emphasizes the contours and forms, reflecting the aesthetic principles of the Art Nouveau style. "Slapende kat" is a prime example of de Graag's artistic approach, which emphasizes the inherent beauty of everyday subjects, and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.