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A Cat Curled Up, Sleeping

1861
Not on view
Manet shows a cat at rest, supremely unconcerned with any human presence. A masterly pencil line of varying thickness catches the distinctive feline profile of curled neck, ears and brows. Patches of hatching suggest tousled fur, and a few light strokes anchor the form in space.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: A Cat Curled Up, Sleeping
  • Artist: Edouard Manet (French, Paris 1832–1883 Paris)
  • Date: 1861
  • Medium: Graphite
  • Dimensions: 4 5/8 x 4 1/4 in. (11.7 x 10.8 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Clifford A. Furst, by exchange, 1995
  • Object Number: 1995.493
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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