View in a room
Share
Christmas Cats
Framed size: 13.875 in. (h) x 16.125 in. (w) × 0.5625 in. (d)
$650.00
Taxes and shipping fees will apply upon checkout
- Description
- Additional information
- Details
About the work
In 1934, when Henry Wadsworth Moore was about 55 years old, he sent someone a Christmas card, hand-drawn with pen and ink, depicting a mother cat on a cushion with four playful kittens. Inscribed on the reverse: “Xmas 1934 – To the dearest little sweetheart with deepest love and devotion, your own Pop”.
Moore was married to Rosamund Ritchie Moore, and they had three children: Henry Wadsworth Moore, Jr. (1918-2006); John Latimer Moore (13 Aug 1921 – 5 Sep 2012); and Courtney Moore (16 Mar 1923 – 17 Oct 2004). Since Courtney would have been 11 at Christmas 1934, it seems likely that this was originally drawn for her. (Obviously, we do not know that with certainty).
This is a pen and ink drawing; please see the images where you will see two pictures showing evidence of Moore’s pen.
| Attributes | Value |
|---|---|
| Medium |
Drawing on paper, Pen and Ink on Paper |
| Date | |
| Framing | |
| Condition |
Very Good Condition |
| Signing, Dating, and Titling | |
| Type |
Drawing, Modern Print-Makers, Old Etchings, Washington Artists |
About product details
Medium:
Pen and ink on tan wove cardstock
Date:
1934
Signature:
Hand-signed and dated in pencil by the artist en verso. Inscribed by the artist in pencil en verso.
Framing:
Custom framed and matted behind Tru-View 99% UV-Filtering Glass. All conservation materials.
Condition:
Very Good condition. Some water damage in the bottom margin. Age toning throughout. Condition is consistent with age.
Framed Size:
13.875 in. (h) x 16.125 in. (w) × 0.5625 in. (d)
Sheet Size:
7 in. (h) x Approx. 10 in. (w)
Window Size:
6.375 in. (h) x 9.25 in. (w)
You may also like
-
Sold
Sharing a Storm
$8,450.00
-
Untitled, from the Water Series
$2,200.00
-
Sold
Evening
$250.00
-
Support Artists
Buy art, support creativity.
Certificate of Authenticity
Guaranteed genuine artwork.
Free Shipping
Free delivery on orders $99+.
Washington Color Gallery
Established in 2017, Washington Color Gallery
presents exceptional works by Washington artists
and renowned printmakers worldwide.
Company
Washington Color Gallery
7979 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 1100
Bethesda, MD 20814, United States
