Cat on a Cushion

mid 19th century

John Crookshanks King

Associated Names
John Crookshanks King
Artist, American, 1806 - 1882
The artwork depicts a cat reclining on a cushion. The sculpture is made from marble, giving it a smooth, white appearance. The cat has a detailed, textured fur coat, and its body is posed as it rests on the cushion. The cushion is intricately carved to show folds and a slightly raised edge, resting on a low, rectangular base.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    marble

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.8 × 30.48 × 38.95 cm, 116 lb. (20 × 12 × 15 5/16 in., 52.617 kg)

  • Accession Number

    2021.77.10

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Terry DeLapp [1934-2020], Los Angeles), before 1976; Jo Ann and Julian Ganz, Jr, Los Angeles, 1976; traded 1989 to (James Maroney, New York); sold or consigned to (Richard York Gallery, New York); sold 1991 to William (1929-2020) and Abigail (b. 1937) Gerdts, New York; gift 2021 to NGA.

Associated Names