The artwork titled “Katze Unter Nachts Sitz” is attributed to the Ancient Egypt civilization and dates back to approximately 1390 BC. It was created during the New Kingdom period and is characterized as an animal painting. The artwork is part of the series found in the Tomb of Nakht, which is dated between 1400-1300 BC.
The painting depicts a cat sitting beneath a chair or similar structure. It showcases the elegant form of the cat, whose body is painted with careful attention to the texture and pattern of fur as evidenced by the mottled markings. The depiction is semi-stylized, with elements of both lifelike portrayal and artistic conventions of the time.
The cat is sitting on a base that features a decorative border, implying a delineated space or an area of significance. To the right is a dark element that appears to be the leg of a chair, suggesting that the cat is seated beneath a piece of furniture. The paint has eroded in some spots which indicates the age of the painting and the challenges in preserving ancient artworks.
Above the cat, there is a horizontal band that might represent a tabletop or another structure framing the scene. The overall composition of the painting is simple and conveys a sense of domestic tranquility and ordinariness, reflecting the high regard in which cats were held in Ancient Egyptian society for their role in controlling vermin and their religious symbolism.