The Cat's Paw | Sir Edwin Henry Landseer | 1824

The Cat's Paw (c. 1824) by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer is a disturbing and allegorical painting that depicts a monkey using a cat's paw to retrieve chestnuts from a burning stove, causing the cat visible pain. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit domestic interior, with the cat writhing in agony while the monkey remains detached and calculating. This cruel act, watched passively by other animals in the background, illustrates the fable-based theme of exploitation and manipulation—one creature suffering for another’s gain. Landseer’s dark humor and moral commentary make this an unsettling yet powerful work.

Print:

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints include a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing.

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

16’’ x 16’’ Inches = 40.6 cm x 40.6 cm

24’’ x 24’’ Inches = 60 cm x 60 cm 

30 x 30 Inches = 76.2 cm x 76.2 cm