""the Four Little Cats" Hst De Charles - Auguste Mengin. (1853-1933)."
Oil on canvas depicting four kittens, one with a strand of wool and another looking at a butterfly. The scene is charming and painted with delicacy and dexterity. This painting was re-lined during the 20th century but has some small visible restorations. Signed lower left and dated 1866. Charles - Auguste Mengin was born in Paris on July 5, 1853 and died in the same city on April 3, 1933, French painter and sculptor.