Alan Alexander - Ginger Cat on Patterned Rug

Alan Alexander – Ginger Cat on Patterned Rug, Oil on Canvas

Original oil on canvas by the Edinburgh artist Alan Alexander, depicting a ginger cat stretched out across a richly patterned rug. The composition is full of colour and character, with the cat’s elongated form set against bold red, blue, green and turquoise textile designs. The square format gives the work a strong decorative presence, while the subject adds warmth, charm and immediate appeal.

The patterned rug is a particularly striking feature of the painting, giving the work a vivid modern feel and a strong sense of design. Rather than a purely naturalistic animal portrait, Alexander presents the cat as part of a larger arrangement of colour, pattern and shape. The result is a lively and highly decorative work, well suited to both collectors of Scottish art and cat lovers.

The painting is signed “Alexander” lower right and is inscribed verso with the artist’s name and address, “Alan Alexander, 18 Henderson Row, Edinburgh”. This gives the work a direct Edinburgh connection and adds useful provenance interest. A characterful and eye-catching Scottish oil painting, with strong colour, decorative pattern and an appealing subject.

Artist: Alan Alexander
Title: Ginger Cat on Patterned Rug
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: Undated
Framed size: 63.5 x 63.5 cm
Image size: 50 x 50 cm
Signature: Signed lower right
Frame: Painted frame
Provenance: Inscribed verso with the artist’s Henderson Row, Edinburgh address
Condition: The painting is in good overall vintage condition, with light age-related surface wear. The frame has some visible wear, rubbing and small losses, particularly around the edges, but remains attractive and suits the work well. Please see photographs for details.