The Siamese Duchess Wears Soft Blue Silk and White Plumes
Feathers, pearls and pale blue silk make the duchess look like a cloud on a spring morning. A blue point Siamese with a cool, slate-grey face and ice-blue eyes tilts her head just slightly, a soft blue hat with a swirl of white ostrich plumes on her head. A string of small pearls hangs around her neck, with a ruffle of lace around the collar, and her gown is a shimmering pale blue silk with a lace-trimmed bodice. Behind her, muted drapery fades into a greyish haze.
The color harmony is lovely. Her fur, her gown and the hat all seem to be made from the same soft mist, and her blue eyes sparkle like jewels. Even the lace along her collar seems to float, light as sea foam, so that the whole portrait feels as gentle as a spring breeze.
Siamese cats are famously talkative, affectionate and smart. They often follow their people around the house, give loud opinions and love being involved in everything. Their pointed coloring comes from a temperature-sensitive gene that makes the cooler parts of the body darker. Siamese need play and attention, so puzzle toys, climbing shelves and window perches help keep them busy. If they are alone a lot, a feline friend may help. Your vet can advise on diet, dental care and routine checkups.
The duchess has little to say about the portrait. She has already said it all, loudly, to the painter.
