Tracey Emin
Docket the Cat (Monotype)
In this 2002 monotype, Tracey Emin captures a tender portrait of Docket, her cherished cat who remained a significant presence in her life and artistic practice for nearly two decades. Created using graphite and ink on wove paper, the work exemplifies Emin's intimate and emotionally direct approach to her subject matter, reflecting her profound attachment to the animal she famously described as a joining of souls. The modest scale and modest materials emphasize the personal nature of this dedication to her beloved companion.
- Medium
- Monotype drawing, graphite and ink on wove paper, 2002, signed, titled, dedicated and dated in pencil, sheet 210 x 297mm (8 1/4 x 11 3/4in) (framed), Framed dimensions: 26.5 x 34.5cm, Provenance:, A gift from the artist to the present owner., Docket is the name of Emin’s beloved cat who was a prominent feature in her life and work for nineteen years, up until 2020. "I never knew I could love an animal so much, but it is a joining of souls", she has been quoted. Emin was gifted Docket by her boyf
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Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026
March 31, 2026
Lot 22
Spotted works by Tracey Emin
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