This work portrays an ancient Roman mosaic depicting a cat in a sitting position, probably while playing. The warm tones of the cat's coat stand out against the light background.
Cats were thought to embody independence and freedom. Indeed, cats were the only animals allowed inside Roman temples. The Roman goddess Libertas is often depicted with a cat. There are also several tales of the goddess Diana turning herself into a cat. It seems that being a cat had its privileges in the old empire.
Product features
Print on painter's canvas
Size: cm 80 x 60
Material: artwork printed on very fine-grain painter's canvas
Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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