Vintage Calico Cat Print by Edward Penfield, 1890s

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Calico Cat by Edward Penfield

Celebrate a fondness for feline artwork with this reproduction of an Edward Penfield design listed as dating from the 1890s. Its cat subject offers a personal connection for a reading nook, bedroom or gallery devoted to animal illustrations. Choose it for an appreciation of Penfield’s work or as a decorative reminder of the familiar companionship of cats.

About the print

The listing connects this design with American poster art, giving it a place in a collection that explores historical illustration as well as feline subjects. The broad 1890s date is retained without assigning an unverified exact year, publication or advertising commission. This product is a modern reproduction for wall display, not an original nineteenth-century poster, an antique printed sheet or a hand-drawn illustration.

A personal reading corner

Imagine placing the print beside a favourite chair, with softly textured cushions, warm wooden furniture and a stack of books nearby. Its cat theme can make the arrangement feel personal without requiring every accessory to follow a feline motif. The recorded black, pink and white palette provides a starting point for coordinating companion prints and smaller decorative accents.

The three paper sizes offer flexibility for different spaces. A small format can join an established gallery, while the large option gives the artwork a more prominent position. Pair it with other Penfield designs for an artist-led arrangement, or combine contrasting cat illustrations to explore different approaches to a favourite subject. Matching frames can connect individual artworks while allowing their differences to remain part of the appeal. Consider the available wall area and usual viewing distance before selecting your size.

Paper and printing

This reproduction is produced using giclée printing on 200gsm matte art paper. Choose a print-only version if you would like to use your own frame, or select a framed paper print with a black frame and white mount. Each of the three listed sizes is available in both options, providing flexibility for an individual feature or a coordinated feline gallery.

Choose your size and finish

• 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 frame and white mount. Select your preferred size and finish above.

Pair it with

Build a feline gallery with Steinlen’s Cat and Kitten (1920), Steinlen’s Le Chat et la Pelote (1885) and Georges Lemmen’s Cat. These companion illustrations offer different approaches to a shared domestic-animal subject.

Explore more feline artwork

Discover companion illustrations in our vintage cat prints collection.