The Parrot and the Cat (Sketch for "Good-Night" by Eleanor Gates)
1905
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1905
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a parrot perched on a branch, eyeing a cat that’s creeping closer below. The cat’s tail is twitchy, the parrot looks alert. This is a quick sketch Rackham made for a magazine illustration. It’s loose and lively—more about the moment than perfect detail. The scene feels like a snapshot of a story, not a finished book plate. If you like this playful style, look up more work by Arthur Rackham (British, 1867–1939).
