Le Chat et la Pelote Cat Art Print by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (1885)

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A playful feline subject for your home

Celebrate a love of cats with this reproduction of Théophile Alexandre Steinlen’s Le Chat et la Pelote (1885). The cat-and-ball-of-yarn subject connects historic illustration with a familiar part of feline play, making it a personal choice for a reading nook, hallway or animal-themed gallery wall. Choose it as an individual piece or bring it into a collection of Steinlen’s cat artworks.

About the artwork

The product’s category details identify an illustrative style and an Art Nouveau movement, alongside animal and cat themes. Its named artist and 1885 date give the print a specific historic identity, offering an alternative to a generic pet poster. For anyone who enjoys vintage animal illustration, the subject provides an approachable starting point for exploring more of Steinlen’s work.

Create a cosy cat-inspired corner

Imagine placing the print near a favourite chair, with warm wooden furniture, a soft blanket and a shelf of books completing the setting. It can introduce a small personal note into an everyday space without turning the whole room into a themed display. The recorded beige and black palette makes a useful starting point for coordinating companion prints or accessories in related neutral tones.

The vertical orientation can suit a narrower section of wall or help balance a gallery arrangement containing wider artworks. A smaller format can join an established collection, while a larger print can give the feline subject a more prominent place. Pair it with other Steinlen works for a shared artistic thread, or mix artists to explore the different ways cats have appeared in historic art.

Paper, printing and finish

This product is a reproduction, not an original antique illustration. It is produced using giclée printing on 200gsm matte art paper, offering a matte paper surface for your chosen display. Select a print-only version if you would like to use your own frame, or choose a framed option with a black wooden frame and white mount.

Choose your size

• Small: 11 × 14 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Medium: 12 × 16 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Large: 18 × 24 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Framed options include a black wooden frame and white mount. Select your preferred size and finish above.

Pair it with

Build a Steinlen grouping with Cat and Kitten (1920) and his Cats print (1898), or mix artists with Franz Marc’s Cats, Red and White (1912) for a feline-themed gallery wall.

Explore more vintage cat prints

Discover complementary feline illustrations in our vintage cat prints collection for a cosy reading corner or a cat-themed gallery wall.