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Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit)

Martin Marvie , 1756

Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit), by Martin Marvie, ink, 1756
Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit), by Martin Marvie, ink, 1756

Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Martin Marvie. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit) is a hand-colored etching created by Martin Marvie in 1756.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a tense moment in an overgrown garden, where a cat prepares to pounce on a rabbit, while a weasel observes. The title suggests the image is derived from a fable, where animals behave like humans.

Technique & Style

The etching features hand-colored lines that enhance the visual details, such as the cat's gray fur and the rabbit's brown coat. The technique allows for sharp, detailed renderings of the animals and their surroundings.

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Artist & collection

Portrait of Martin Marvie

Artist

Martin Marvie

Martin Marvie (1756–1756) was an artist.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit)?

Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit) was painted by Martin Marvie in 1756.

Where can I see Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit)?

Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit)?

Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit) is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit)?

Museum-quality prints of Le chat, la balette et le petit lapin (The Cat, the Weasel, and the Rabbit) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.