Small Contemporary Painting By Karibou - A l'Horizon Safran (At the saffron horizon) - 14½" x 14½"

A l'horizon safran [At the saffron horizon] is an intimate oil on cardboard painting presented within a white mat and pale wood frame. The composition centers on a softly modeled silhouette of a seated cat in profile, poised before horizontal bands that read as a distant horizon beneath a saffron-tinged sky. The palette leans to warm, harmonized notes of saffron, terracotta, apricot, and muted umber, with gentle scumbling and velvety transitions that soften the contours. The surface shows quiet, tactile brushwork, the image clean and luminous. 

The mood is tranquil and contemplative, a hushed moment steeped in the low, amber light of late day. The simplified forms and restrained color lend the scene a dreamlike stillness, while the cat’s quiet posture suggests watchfulness and comfort in equal measure. It leaves a tender afterglow, an elegant whisper of warmth and solitude that invites the viewer to pause and breathe, as if waiting with the cat for evening to settle fully across the horizon.

This gentle, sunset-toned cat portrait brings a quiet warmth to any room, perfect for a cozy reading nook, a bedroom, or a sunlit corner that benefits from soft, atmospheric color. Its calm silhouette and harmonious palette make it a lovely fit for minimalist interiors or spaces that lean toward earthy, meditative tones. It also makes a thoughtful gift for cat lovers, anyone who enjoys tranquil, contemplative art, or someone who appreciates pieces that feel both simple and quietly poetic.

Light wear.
Approx. overall 14½" high x 14½" wide x ¾" thick 
Approx. overall 37cm high x 37cm wide x 2cm thick