This whimsical painting features a vertical arrangement of six stylized cats set against a vibrant, abstract background. The composition is grounded by a large, recumbent black and white cat at the bottom, which supports a slender white cat standing on its back. Balanced atop the white cat is a large, grey-striped cat with a prominent, spiraled tail. Three smaller cats are tucked into the scene: one perched at the very top, one peering out from the right side, and a tiny, kitten-like figure resting near the base. A small blue mouse is playfully depicted as a silhouette within the body of the white cat.
The artwork uses a warm, expressive color palette dominated by shades of orange, amber, and deep red. The background features loose, brush-stroked textures that transition into stylized, swirling patterns near the bottom. The cats themselves are painted with geometric shapes and sharp angles, characteristic of modern folk art, with high-contrast markings that emphasize their playful, inquisitive expressions. The lighting is flat and illustrative, prioritizing bold silhouettes and graphic forms over depth or realism.
The piece is rendered in a whimsical, illustrative style reminiscent of mid-century folk modernism. Each cat displays unique personality through its posture—from the relaxed, lounging base cat to the alert, balancing figure above. The signature of the artist, Rosina Wachtmeister, is inscribed in a sweeping, cursive script at the bottom of the image, contributing to the overall balanced, artistic aesthetic of this stacked feline parade.