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There are four individuals gathered around a lit candle. One person is holding the candle, and the others appear to be closely observing something outside the frame. The central figure wears a hat and a beard, while the others have different hairstyles. Their facial features are lightly defined. They wear casual clothing. Another individual is on the right, leaning against a door with a small animal on their shoulder. The background consists of cross-hatch lines.
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There are four individuals gathered around a lit candle. One person is holding the candle, and the others appear to be closely observing something outside the frame. The central figure wears a hat and a beard, while the others have different hairstyles. Their facial features are lightly defined. They wear casual clothing. Another individual is on the right, leaning against a door with a small animal on their shoulder. The background consists of cross-hatch lines.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Black Cat (Le chat noir)

Alphonse Legros

Date
c. 1861
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 27.1 × 37.2 cm (10 11/16 × 14 5/8 in.) sheet: 27.5 × 37.8 cm (10 13/16 × 14 7/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1946.4.15
Credit line
Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Woman
  • Cat
  • Figures
Provenance

Edward G. Kennedy [1849-1932], New York (Lugt 857); George Matthew Adams [1878-1962], New York (Lugt 59); gift to NGA, 1946.

NGA object ID 32657. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.