White Cat
by Paul Binnie
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Scholten Japanese Art
Description
Binnie's white cat — rendered in the fine woodblock technique that can achieve the texture of fur through careful line carving and tonal gradation — embodies the quiet observational quality of his animal subjects. White cats in Japanese culture are associated with good fortune (the white maneki-neko is among the most beloved icons), and the animal's characteristic combination of total stillness and latent readiness makes it an excellent subject for a printmaker interested in the tension between surface and inner life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
White Cat was created by Paul Binnie.
White Cat depicts animals and cats.