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Artist: Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886–1968)
Title: Chat endormi (Sleeping Cat) – from Les Chats
Year: 1929
Medium: Etching, drypoint & aquatint in black
Dimensions: 43.4 × 50.6 cm (17.90 × 19.92 in)
Signature: Signed and numbered
Edition: Edition of 100
Catalog Reference: Buisson 29.102
Type of work: Limited edition print
Framing: Unframed
Chat endormi (1929) is one of Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita’s most iconic prints from his celebrated portfolio “Les Chats.” Executed in a refined combination of etching, drypoint, and aquatint, the artwork showcases Foujita’s masterful ability to render feline grace with delicate precision and subtle tonal gradation.
Foujita’s cats are among the most sought-after subjects in his oeuvre, admired for their softness, sculptural elegance, and poetic stillness. This impression, signed and numbered, belongs to the rare limited edition published in 1929 and is fully referenced in the catalogue raisonné (Buisson 29.102).
A benchmark example of Foujita’s graphic work, this piece is prized by collectors of Japonisme, Art Deco, and early 20th-century printmaking.
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Is this print authentic?
Yes — it is a signed and numbered original etching, drypoint, and aquatint from the 1929 edition.
What is the edition size?
The work is from a limited edition of 100, and this impression is numbered.
Is the artwork signed by Foujita?
Yes — it bears Foujita’s hand signature.
What techniques were used?
A combination of etching, drypoint, and aquatint, giving the work its delicate textures and tonal depth.
Is this print part of a series?
Yes — it comes from the celebrated suite “Les Chats,” one of Foujita’s most famous portfolios.
Is worldwide shipping available?
Yes — packing, insurance, and tracking are provided for international orders.
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