Cat
c. 2000 ⓘ
Etching and aquatint
6 × 6 cm
Inventory no. MF-E-22
Collection: Michael Fell Estate
© Michael Fell Estate
Photograph © Joe Humphrys
Etching and aquatint
6 × 6 cm
Inventory no. MF-E-22
Collection: Michael Fell Estate
© Michael Fell Estate
Photograph © Joe Humphrys
A cat’s head fills the tiny square plate almost edge to edge. Fine etched line picks out eyes, nose and whiskers, while a light veil of aquatint carries fur and shadow. With the background kept spare, the face reads cleanly against the surrounding tone.