Chat Perché (Perched Cat) - Small Contemporary Painting By Karibou - 14¼" x 14¼"

Chat perché [Perched Cat] is an intimate oil on cardboard, rendered with soft, impressionistic brushwork. A creamy, long-haired cat sits confidently on a leafy branch, rising above a thicket of fresh spring greens, its pale face and ears emerging from the foliage against a muted blue-gray sky. The palette is restrained yet luminous, with dappled strokes that suggest light moving across leaves and fur. The composition centers the feline just above the hedge line, allowing the greenery to occupy the foreground in a gentle, textural haze.

The mood is serene but touched with playful mischief, holding that quick, bright moment when curiosity stirs the quiet. The hazy edges and tender color transitions lend a soft, daydream quality, as if the scene were remembered rather than observed. The title adds to this lighthearted spirit, since chat perché is also a children’s game, similar to tag, in which the one who is “it” cannot catch players who have climbed onto something, much like this cheeky cat, who seems perfectly aware that we can’t reach her.

This playful little painting brings a light, storybook charm to cozy corners. It also makes a thoughtful gift for a cat lover who cherishes the sweet moments pets bring into our lives.

Condition and patina consistent with age.
Approx. overall 14¼" high x 14¼" wide x ¾" thick 
Approx. overall 36cm high x 36cm wide x 2cm thick