Favorite Kitten (by Émile Munier) Ceramic Tile

This design features a painting by the French artist Émile Munier (1840–1895), who was a student of William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825–1905). It shows a caring young woman holding a cute kitten in her arms. The cat has white and brown fur. It is looking up at the woman as she cares for it. The kitten seems to enjoy being held and stroked by the girl, and the kitten seems to embody emotions of trust and contentment. The girl's face radiates affection and joy as she gazes down at her furry companion, forming an intimate connection based on physical touch. It is a deeply moving and heart-warming scene of love between a human and her pet. The original French title of the painting is "Le chaton préféré", which simply means "The favourite kitten", and it was painted in 1874. Émile Munier was renowned for his ability to capture the innocence and charm of young people and animals in his artworks.