Dog Treeing a Cat c. 19th century

This 19th century ink painting, *Dog Treeing a Cat*, depicts a dog gazing up at a cat perched high in a tree. The artist, who remains anonymous, captures a playful scene of animal interaction through simplified brushstrokes and a limited color palette. The work exemplifies the stylistic conventions of traditional Chinese painting, where the artist focuses on capturing essence over realism. The painting is housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and measures 20 11/16 x 15 3/4 in. (sight) and 28 1/2 x 22 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (outer frame).