
cattabletexthand-colored engravingcatengravinghand-coloredtablehistorical artanimal portraitblue coat17th century18th century
This is a hand-colored engraving depicting a cat seated on a table. The cat is the central focus of the image, rendered in shades of blue, yellow, and white. It has large, expressive yellow eyes and pointed ears. The cat is wearing a blue coat with a white collar and cuffs. Its paws are neatly positioned on the table. The table is covered with a patterned cloth. Above and below the cat are columns of text in an old-fashioned typeface, likely poetry or a description related to the image. The engraving is framed by a simple border. The style suggests a work from the 17th or 18th century, possibly a satirical or allegorical print.
License: CC0