Six Studies of a Cat

Thomas Gainsborough, c. 1763 - c. 1769

Thomas Gainsborough was one of the most celebrated English portraitists of the 18th century. Cats and dogs also belonged to his repertory, because his sitters frequently wished to be portrayed with their favourite pet. These studies are exceptionally true-to-life and show the same cat in various positions: comfortably curled up, dozing and washing itself.

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  • Object numberRP-T-1952-114
  • Dimensionsheight 332 mm x width 459 mm
  • Physical characteristicsblack and white chalks, on brown paper,

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Six Studies of a Cat

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-1952-114

  • Description

    Studieblad met zes tekeningen van een kat in verschillende houdingen, waaronder slapend en zich likkend.


Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): Thomas Gainsborough

  • Dating

    c. 1763 - c. 1769

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    black and white chalks, on brown paper,

  • Dimensions

    height 332 mm x width 459 mm


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  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1952

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