Mid-Century Modern Cat with Mouse was painted in 2018 and was featured in the 2019 publication, “The Art of Michael Crane: Cats Rule” (Treasure Press, Detroit, MI). The red background coupled with the eye to eye connection between the cat and mouse really create tension. The cat’s tail creates a nice visual counterbalance to the mouse. The mouse tries to pull forward while the cat’s tail conversely curls.
Mid-Century Modern Cat with Mouse, 2018