Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (Japanese/French, 1886-1968) Chat Allongé, from Les Chats (Buisson 29.200), 1929 etching with aquatint on chine collé with japon support, signed in pencil, numbered 68/100, published by Éditions Artistiques Apollo, Paris, with margins, framed 11 3/16 x 14 in. (28.4 x 35.6 cm.) sheet 13 5/8 x 18 1/4 in. (34.6 x 46.4 cm.) framed 14 7/8 x 19 1/2 in. (37.78 x 49.53 cm.) Footnotes: Provenance Sotheby's, New York, 19th and 20th Century Prints, 3 November 2000, Lot 141; Acquired by the current owner from the above. Exhibited Caticons: The Cat in Art. SFO Museum, SFO International Airport, International Terminal Pre-Security, San Francisco, 21 July 2018 - 21 April 2019. Cats occupied a singular place in the art and imagination of Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (Japanese/French, 1886-1968). Throughout his career, the Japanese-born artist returned to the feline form with remarkable consistency, finding in its graceful movements and expressive character the ideal vehicle through which to unite the refined traditions of Japanese ink painting with the modern sensibility of the School of Paris. By the mid-1930s, Foujita had established an international reputation as one of the leading figures of the École de Paris. His depictions of cats had become highly sought after, celebrated for their ability to convey both anatomical accuracy and distinct personality. Unlike the highly polished oil portraits for which he became famous, his ink and watercolor studies reveal the spontaneity of an artist whose draftsmanship was rooted equally in Eastern and Western artistic traditions. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing