Ji Biao

Ji Biao’s 1819 painting Cat is a small, delicate ink-on-silk work that captures quiet observation. It sits in the straightforward tradition of Qing-dynasty bird-and-flower painting, where the artist’s skill shows in simple, precise lines. There’s no grand drama here, just a cat curled in stillness, ink-black fur balanced by soft washes.

See how the whiskers end in a single sure stroke. If you like this spare, direct style, look for Cat next.