The sculpture depicts two cats sitting side by side on a common base. Both cats have upright ears, detailed facial features, and their tails are wrapped around their bodies. The sculpture appears to be made of wood, given its brown color and texture with visible grain patterns. The cats sit closely together facing slightly forward. The attention given to their fur and posture makes them appear almost life-like. The base on which the cats are sitting is simple.

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Door Stop

Archie Thompson (American, 1886-1975)

c. 1937

Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Classification: Index of American Design
Dimensions: overall: 36.6 x 28.7 cm (14 7/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Index of American Design
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its museum says too little about what it shows to place it for younger viewers. How works are placed

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