Boletta

Art by Mimi Vang Olsen
Ceaco | 500 pieces | 1993
A long-haired grey cat sits on a wooden windowsill overlooking a village scene.

The central focus of this painting is a fluffy, long-haired grey cat with orange eyes sitting on a light-coloured wooden windowsill. To the cat's left, a white vase filled with pink and white roses stands beside a small blue teapot and a single blue cup. To the cat's right, a vintage blue rotary phone sits on the sill, accompanied by a matching blue coffee or teapot. A small, dark-coloured photograph featuring three kittens lies on the wooden surface in front of the cat.

The windowsill provides a frame for a view of a charming, peaceful village. The background features various half-timbered houses with red-tiled roofs, nestled among greenery. In the distance, a church spire rises against a soft, twilight-toned sky, suggesting a calm evening or early morning atmosphere. The overall composition is balanced by blue wall-mounted planters hanging on either side of the window frame, which contains what appear to be small dark berries or nuts.

The artwork is rendered in a soft, illustrative style with a muted but colourful palette. The prominent use of cool blues in the foreground elements—including the pots, phone, and tea service—contrasts pleasantly with the warmer, earthy tones of the village buildings and the wooden ledge. The lighting is gentle and even, highlighting the texture of the cat's fur and the smooth ceramic finish of the household items, creating a serene and domestic mood.

A fluffy grey cat sitting on a table in front of a window overlooking a European village with red-roofed houses.

The central figure is a fluffy, long-haired grey cat with striking amber eyes, seated on a light wood tabletop. Behind the cat, a large window reveals a charming European town scene featuring half-timbered houses with red-tiled roofs, cobblestone pathways, and a church steeple rising into a sunset-hued sky. The composition creates a clear separation between the intimate indoor setting and the picturesque landscape beyond.

On the tabletop, the cat is surrounded by a collection of vibrant blue decorative items, including a teapot, a bouquet of pink and white roses in a matching blue vase, and an old-fashioned rotary telephone. A small, rectangular photograph showing three orange kittens lies near the cat. On the wall surrounding the window, several additional blue kitchenware pieces, such as hanging wall planters filled with brown beans, are mounted. The overall aesthetic is that of a warm, detailed illustration, balancing the coolness of the blue accents with the warm, golden light of the town and the soft textures of the cat's fur.

A long-haired grey cat sits on a wooden windowsill overlooking a village scene.
A fluffy grey cat sitting on a table in front of a window overlooking a European village with red-roofed houses.
🐼 Animal 🎨 Painting
Rectangular Landscape | | Ribbon/Grid cut | Cardboard
Manufacturer ID: 5160-2
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This is one of my alltime favorites! Well fitting pieces which hold together fine. A bit thin (like most Ceaco, but not too thin). All in all ribbon/grid cut but with some special pieces. Like kind of whimsies, but you could not say if they show cats or whatever. (see photo). Barcode not readable because there is a sticker over it.
by Leonisha 2024-10-25
Submitted 2026-06-13
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