Girl with Cat
1856
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1856
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a young girl holding a cat. She's dressed in a pink robe with white lace cuffs and a black bow at her neck. The girl's hair is pulled back, and she looks down at the cat with a gentle expression. The cat is dark brown and seems to be looking away from the girl. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the girl and the cat stand out. The overall mood of the painting is quiet and peaceful. If you like this painting, you might also want to explore the work of artist William Morris Hunt.