Calico the cat
(1963-1966)
Medium
charcoal and red chalk
Measurements
27.0 × 37.3 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Alison Inglis AM, 2024
© Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
This study is modelled on Thea Proctor’s own sleeping cat. Probably the only time cats sit still long enough to be drawn in any detail is when they are asleep – moments countless artists have used to their advantage. No doubt this cat belonged to Proctor, as she named it Calico and numerous sketches by her of this beautiful cat exist. There is another drawing of Calico on the back of this sheet, which was probably removed from a sketchbook.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Accession Number
2024.1017
Department
Australian Prints & Drawings