After George Smith of Chichester (1713-1776) English School

Unsigned, ca. 1850-1860
The Cat’s Dream
Oil on canvas, in a later paint-decorated frame.
19 ½” x 24”, 26 ½” x 30 ½” (frame).
Over-all in fine condition, wear commensurate to age.
Formerly attributed to John Booth Higginson, this still life depicting a cat and mouse on a table top with a wheel of cheese, bread, cabbage, pork belly, and a jug was most likely inspired by the work of George Smith of Chichester, a notable 18th century British naïve artist.