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Title: Will Barnet - Woman and Cats - Offset Lithograph 11.5" x 16"

Description: "Woman and Cats" by Will Barnet, Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 11.5 x 16 inches, with an image size of 10.25 x 11 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: This intimate and elegant composition by Will Barnet, titled Woman and Cats, originates from an image first created in the early 1960s and later issued in print editions, reflecting one of the artist’s most personal and enduring themes.

The work depicts a reclining female figure—often identified as Barnet’s wife, Elena—resting in a moment of quiet repose, accompanied by two black cats. One cat lies curled beside her, while the other is gently held in her hands, creating a subtle, intimate interaction that underscores the emotional warmth of the scene.

Barnet’s hallmark style is fully evident: sinuous, flowing lines, simplified forms, and a carefully controlled palette that balances warm and cool tones. The composition is both minimal and deeply expressive, transforming a domestic moment into a timeless, almost dreamlike image. The presence of the cats—recurring figures in Barnet’s work—introduces a symbolic layer of companionship, independence, and quiet observation.

Printed using traditional techniques of the pre-digital poster era, this work reflects the craftsmanship and clarity associated with fine printmaking, where attention to line, texture, and tonal harmony was paramount.

A highly collectible and evocative example of Barnet’s figurative work, particularly appealing to collectors drawn to intimate, poetic compositions and the artist’s distinctive visual language.

Framing available upon request.
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Condition

A: Mint

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Will Barnet - Woman and Cats - Offset Lithograph 11.5" x 16"

Name: Will Barnet - Woman and Cats - Offset Lithograph 11.5\" x 16\"
Brand: Will Barnet
SKU: 235551619
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock