Name/Title
UntitledEntry/Object ID
2018.15.0004Description
Watercolor and ink illustration by Kathleen Elgin depicting a whimsical scene with a white cat, appearing mid-fall, gripping a large, ornate chandelier with its paws. The chandelier, drawn in a classic style with golden hues and white candles tipped with yellow flames, hangs prominently from the top of the illustration, its intricate curves emphasizing the drama of the situation. Below the cat, a silhouette of a person observes the unfolding spectacle, positioned beside the pointed lid of a grand piano. The composition captures a humorous and chaotic moment, with the contrast between the cat's dynamic movement and the observer’s calm presence adding depth to the scene.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Watercolor, InkCollection
Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Elgin, KathleenRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1980 - circa 1990Time Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Lower Left CornerTranscription
Kathleen ElginLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Good