Illustration til O. Specter, "Fabler for Børn" 1838

This is a detailed pen-and-ink illustration titled "Illustration til O. Specter, "Fabler for Børn" by Vilhelm Kyhn from 1838. This delicate drawing depicts a cat sitting on the top step of a staircase in a simple yet charming domestic setting. Kyhn's meticulous style and attention to detail are evident in the rendering of the cat’s fur, the wooden banister, and the light filtering through the window. This illustration, now part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection, exemplifies the Romantic era's fascination with the ordinary and the beauty found in everyday life.