C. HOGUET (1821-1870), Study sheet with cats, Charcoal Charles Hoguet (1821 Berlin - 1870 ibid.): Study sheet with cats and dogs, 19th century, Charcoal Technique: Charcoal on Paper Date: 19th century Description: Charcoal drawing showing several studies of cats in different postures and perspectives on an irregularly cut, pale paper. The sketches are dynamic and expressive, focussing on the form and movement of the animals. Provenance: From the estate of the artist. Verso: Sketch of a sitting cat Keywords: charcoal drawing; cats; studies; sketches; dynamics; expressivity; form; movement; animals; perspectives; paper, 19th century, Romanticism, Animals, France, Size: Paper: 11,0 cm x 7,5 cm (4,3 x 3 in)

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