1861
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Black Cat (Le chat noir) is a 1861 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a black cat standing on its hind legs, looking at a group of men. The men are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and seem to be in a dimly lit room. The cat appears to be the center of attention, and the men seem to be reacting to it in different ways. Some of them look surprised or frightened, while others seem more curious. The painting is done in a realistic style, with a lot of detail and texture. It's an interesting and unusual scene, and it makes you wonder what's going on. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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