The Royal Huntsman Wore Green Velvet and Brought One Brass Horn
The hunt is about to begin, and the huntsman looks wonderfully unbothered. A sleek black domestic cat with big golden eyes sits in a rich green velvet coat embroidered with gold oak leaves, a lace collar at his throat and a small brass horn tucked at his chest. His ears are tipped forward and his whiskers are fine and pale against the dark fur. The background is a deep, shadowy green curtain, and soft light picks out the folds in the velvet.
Black cats are sometimes overlooked in shelters, even though their personalities are just as loving, silly, and affectionate as any other cat's. Their glossy coat often shows off beautifully in good light. If you are thinking about adopting a cat, a black one is a wonderful choice, and a shelter can match you with one that suits your home. Cats are natural hunters, so daily play with wand toys and puzzle feeders satisfies those instincts safely, and keeping them indoors protects them and wildlife.
The horn is a nice detail: it looks ready to announce a grand chase. But the cat himself seems far more likely to announce lunch. In this quiet, handsome portrait he is every inch the royal huntsman, and the only thing he is likely to pounce on is a ray of sunshine drifting across the floor. Such a calm, dignified hunter hardly needs a hound at his side.
