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Rococo portrait of a black and white tuxedo cat in a pink beret and coat with a lace jabot, holding a brush and palette. 22 / 24

The Court Painter Mixed Pink and Gold and Studied His Masterpiece

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A tuxedo cat with a pink velvet beret and a pair of intense amber eyes holds a thin brush in one white paw and a loaded palette in the other. His rose pink coat is trimmed with golden embroidery and gold buttons, and a ruffled lace jabot froths at his neck. The palette is smeared with blushing pinks, creamy yellows, and soft blues, as if he has been painting the very room around him. Behind him, pink drapes, golden panels, and pale roses make the perfect studio for a gentle artist.

The black and white face is a graphic shape that jumps out of all the soft color, and the little white paw holding the brush draws your eye toward the heart of the picture. Painters of this period loved to show artists at work as a symbol of elegance and creativity.

Tuxedo cats are not a breed but a coat pattern, and they can be found in many kinds of cats. Their personalities vary just like any other cat, though plenty of owners call them playful and chatty. Short coats need only a weekly brushing, and daily play and a good scratching post keep them happy. Keep art supplies safely away from curious cats, since some paints and cleaners are unsafe to lick or chew, and call your vet if you ever worry about something your cat has eaten.

The painting on his easel is probably a portrait of his favorite sunny spot, and it is going to be a masterpiece.

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