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A black and white cat licking its fur under a plant.
Grooming cat
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Grooming cat

Artist Japanese Artist
Date19th century
Place of originJapan, Asia
Mediumwoodcut print, ink and colors on paper
DimensionsPaper: 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (17.15 x 13.97 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineGift of Brian A. Dursum
Object number2024.15.30
Collections
Visual DescriptionA black and white cat licking its fur under a plant.
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