Who created "The Favorite Cat"?

The Favorite Cat was created by Nathaniel Currier in 1838–48.

When was "The Favorite Cat" created?

This artwork was created 1838–48.

What medium is "The Favorite Cat"?

The Favorite Cat is Hand-colored lithograph.

Is "The Favorite Cat" in the public domain?

Yes, The Favorite Cat is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Favorite Cat

Nathaniel Currier

1838–48

Medium

Hand-colored lithograph

Dimensions

Image: 12 3/16 × 8 11/16 in. (31 × 22 cm) Sheet: 13 7/8 × 10 1/16 in. (35.3 × 25.6 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Adele S. Colgate, 1962

Accession Number

63.550.159

Tags

Cats

About this artwork

This The Favorite Cat by Nathaniel Currier dating to 1838–48 exemplifies the period. Created in hand-colored lithograph, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of the era. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints, this piece contributes to our understanding of historical artistic production. Prints from this period served diverse functions—artistic expression, documentation, commercial distribution, and cultural commentary—reflect...

The Favorite Cat

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