The painting features a wild cat, likely a European wildcat, resting on a patch of dirt or sand. The cat is curled up with its head tucked under its body. Its fur is a mottled brown and black, with lighter fur on its underside. The background is a blur of browns and greens, with some blades of grass distinguishable in the foreground. The lighting creates a subtle contrast between the light hitting the top of the cat’s back and the shadowed areas underneath. The overall impression is one of a wild animal resting peacefully in a natural setting.