Did Vincent van Gogh have a cat?
Today is a good day to ask whether Vincent van Gogh had a cat because on this day in 1890, Vincent van Gogh shot himself once in the chest. He was aged 37 and it took him two days to … Continue reading →
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Benedict Cumberbatch to star in a cat movie!
Benedict Cumberbatch is playing the lead role in a film about Louis Wain, the eponymous and cat-loving English artist who is famous for his drawings of anthropomorphized cats and kittens. Mr Cumberbatch is playing opposite Claire Foy who plays Emily … Continue reading →
These fluffy cats are some of the most intricate drawings you’ll ever see
This is the art of Kamwei Fong. He is a smart guy and he lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Below I have embedded two images and two videos from his Instagram account.
Continue reading →Why there are hundreds of cats off the ground in a Denver alley?
This is another arresting cat picture. It certainly caught my eye. It looks cool and plausible – just. However it’s art and they are not real. Artist Kelly Monico installed the cats between 14th and 15th streets west of Larimer … Continue reading →
Why Do Artists Love Cats?
In my view, the reason why artists love cats is because cats are self-contained. They are a very reliable companion to a person who needs to focus intensely on his art, and who may be selfish and obsessive. The cat is probably a better companion than a person under these circumstances.
Continue reading →Pictures of Cats with a Message
Here are some very interesting and superbly executed pictures of cats (and some other stuff!), by Polish artist Pawel Kuczynski, which convey a message . They are published here with his permission. They are very thoughtful. You may have to think … Continue reading →
Cats in Paintings
Cats in paintings are pictures of cats and that is why they are on this website. There are some very interesting uses of the domestic cat, and of the wild cat in paintings, by well known and lesser known artists. … Continue reading →
Portrait de Jeune Femme Tenant un Chat
Portrait de Jeune Femme Tenant un Chat by Michael The translation is a portrait of a young woman holding a cat. I guess most visitors would deduce that! Bacchiacca Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons This is an oil painting by … Continue reading →
Portrait of Cleophea Holzhalb
Portrait of Cleophea Holzhalb by Michael Portrait of Cleophea Holzhalb Portrait of Cleophea Holzhalb is dated 1538. This is an early date to see a painting with a domestic cat featured so prominently. It is interesting for that reason. The … Continue reading →
Porträt der Mademoiselle Julie Manet mit Katze
by Michael Porträt der Mademoiselle Julie Manet mit Katze This is a portrait of Julie Manet with a cat. It is by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) the celebrated French artist who was a leading light in the development of the style … Continue reading →