Liggende kat, schuin van voren 1808

This delicate pencil drawing by Jean Bernard depicts a sleeping cat. The artist's masterful use of shading and detail creates a sense of life in the animal, despite its closed eyes. The drawing is a testament to Bernard's skill in capturing the beauty of everyday subjects and highlights his ability to create realistic and evocative images with a simple medium. The piece is dated 1808 and now resides at the Rijksmuseum. This small-scale work is a charming and intimate example of the artist's talent for animal portraiture and is a testament to the enduring appeal of feline subjects in art.