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ArtistStylized scene from The poem by rudyard Kipling the Owl and the pussycat, by Kamal al-Din Bihzad. Sultan Mohammed, Mir Sayyid, Ivan Bilibin, impressionist pure colours
A highly detailed Art Nouveau-style illustration depicts a whimsical scene featuring an owl and a cat on an ornate boat, against a backdrop of a fantastical cityscape at sunset, bordered by an intricate floral and calligraphic frame. The central image is set within a rectangular frame with a rich red interior. An owl with prominent ear tufts, white chest feathers with brown spots, and amber eyes, stands upright on the left side of a highly decorated, brown and red gondola-like boat. To its right, a brown tabby cat with amber eyes sits patiently facing forward, its striped tail curling up behind it. The boat floats on calm, reflective water.
The background shows an elaborate cityscape under an orange and red sunset sky. On the left, a grand palace or mosque with a blue domed roof and tall minarets rises from the water's edge, resembling an Islamic architectural style like the Hagia Sophia. On the right, another large building with arched windows is partially visible behind a flowing red curtain. On the rooftop of the right-side building, a small, seated cat figurine or sculpture is visible. The water reflects the warm hues of the sky and the silhouettes of the buildings.
The entire scene is enclosed by a golden decorative