Les Chats Coiffés (c. 1825) — lithograph by A. Cheyère

Feline fashion with a flourish. This playful 19th-century lithograph lines up well-coiffed cats like salon sitters—sleek whiskers, ornamented topknots, and regal profiles—turning high style into lighthearted charm. Witty, elegant, and irresistibly conversational.

Why it captivates

• Humour with finesse — gentle satire rendered with crisp, period draftsmanship.

• Character studies — each cat a distinct “personality” in posture and coiffure.

• Graphic snap — clean lines and orderly spacing that read beautifully across a room.

• Timeless palette — warm paper tones suit classic or contemporary interiors.

• Conversation starter — perfect for living rooms, libraries, and entryways.

What you’ll see

A tidy array of coiffed cats, shown in profile and three-quarter views with bows, topknots, and trimmed ruffs. The spare background keeps focus on expression, silhouette, and hairdo—elegant, orderly, and delightfully absurd.

A richer historical frame

By the 1820s, lithography had become Paris’s favourite medium for quick, witty imagery—ideal for fashion foibles, social “types,” and anthropomorphic humour. Cheyère’s Les Chats Coiffés sits squarely in that tradition: a salon of stylish sitters, translated into cats, where grooming trends meet light satire.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine gradation.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

669 × 841 mm (approx. 26.34 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.796 : 1 (≈ 4 : 5)

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait

• Framing tips:

  • Use an A1 frame with a custom mat window cut to ~665 × 837 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

  • Contemporary: float-mount in A1 to reveal the sheet edge and create a clean shadow gap.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Cat lovers & humourists

• Designers & stylists seeking witty, refined graphics

• Collectors of 19th-century prints and lithographic satire

• Gift-givers after a charming, conversation-ready classic

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let coiffed feline charm grace your space—order your Les Chats Coiffés print today.