Hond en katten rond en in een boom 1896

"Hond en katten rond en in een boom" is a woodcut print by Dutch artist Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel, created in 1896. This small-scale work, measuring 125 mm by 86 mm, depicts a stylized tree with a cat perched in its branches. Below, two dogs and another cat are depicted on the ground, their forms simplified into geometric shapes. The use of bold lines and contrasting light and dark areas are characteristic of the woodcut technique, contributing to a sense of graphic simplicity and clarity. The print's subject matter reflects de Bazel's interest in nature and his ability to capture the essence of animals in a simplified but expressive manner.