Black and White Cat in Tall Grass, Oil on Board Painting, Framed antique chip carved Cloth covered hardback

Cloth covered hardback

this 19th century set are

Cutout piece is 5 5/8" t

but surely some combination of paper and ink and glue or varnish

A relatively simple thing

Black and White Cat in Tall Grass, Oil on Board Painting, Framed antique chip carved Cloth covered hardbackI never find a cat painting that's not outrageously expensive, so was very pleased and surprised to scoop this one at Brimfield, and I especially like this particular cat for not being of the sort that looks like an easy cuddle! Rather, he (I think) looks very much of the elusive, independent sort, roaming the grounds of what I imagine is a farm (looks maybe like the side of a barn?) as he pleases. And with a really good face! Love that tall honey