Sleeping Cat

by Kōno Bairei

A delightful study in serene domesticity rendered in traditional Japanese brush painting. This charming composition captures a content cat in peaceful slumber, curled into a perfect circle, with a distinctive red collar providing the sole touch of vibrant color against the monochromatic palette.  

Bairei's masterful, economical brushwork conveys both the softness of the cat's fur and its distinctive markings with an elegant simplicity that exemplifies the artist's renowned ability to capture his subjects with both naturalistic accuracy and poetic sensitivity.

Available in multiple sizes to suit any room, from intimate studies to statement walls. Printed on premium-quality, acid-free paper using premium pigment inks for lasting vibrancy.