The artwork, entitled “The Letter C of the Alphabet,” was created by Edward Lear in the year 1880. This piece belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is classified under the genre of illustration.
The artwork depicts a whimsical and charming illustration of a cat characterized by exaggerated features, predominantly its large eyes, and a rotund body adorned with stripes along its back and tail. The letter “C” is highlighted at the top in various fonts and sizes, indicating the educational and illustrative nature of the piece. Below, a handwritten verse whimsically describes the cat, stating, “C was a lovely Puffy Cat; its eyes were large and pale; And on its back it had some stripes, and several on its tail.” The style is simple yet playful, capturing the essence typical of Edward Lear’s illustrative work.
