The Cat — Felis Domesticus, 1872

A gray tabby cat reclines beside a ball of yarn in this 1872 natural-history lithograph. The central animal portrait is surrounded by smaller studies showing the feline eye in different light conditions, the teeth and tongue of the cat family, and claws in both retracted and extended positions.

Fine linework, muted gray and brown fur, yellow eyes and a softly aged paper ground give the print its characteristic nineteenth-century appearance. Scientific observation and animal portraiture share the same composition, creating an unusually decorative record of Victorian-era natural history illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist: L. Prang & Co., copyright claimant
• Title: The Cat — Felis Domesticus
• Original title: The cat - Felis domesticus
• Series: Popular Graphic Art print filing series
• Date: 1872
• Period: 19th century
• Place of Origin: Place not identified
• Medium: Color lithograph; sheet 27.9 × 35.6 cm

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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