Aristochat is a surreal oil painting on wood by Corine Perier, depicting a white cat in a richly decorated costume with painted birds.
The artist draws inspiration from the Khao Manee, a breed of white cat with one blue eye and one yellow eye, giving it an enigmatic gaze. The cat's elegant pose is inspired by classical 18th-century portraits, which Corine studied extensively during her career as a painting restorer.
This work is part of the Masquerades and Portraits collection, populated with fantastical animals from folklore and legends, while also paying homage to the great classics of painting.
Aristochat
Technique: Oil on wood panel
Dimensions: 81 x 65 x 2 cm
Dimensions framed: 87 x 71 x 4 cm
Frame: Black wooden floating frame
Year: 2015
Signature: On the front and back of the artwork
Certificate of authenticity: Provided with the artwork
