Louis William Wain, 8/5/1860-7/4/1939, was an English artist and illustrator, best known for his cat images.
Learn more here:
Louis Wain: The artist who changed how we think about cats
Cat Wearing a Bow by Louis Wain, no date
A Fine Swing by Louis Wain, postcard published 1904
A Cat in Gothic Style by Louis Wain, created between 1925 and 1939
In 2021, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain film was released, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy.
I haven't yet seen the film, as it's not available on DVD at the library, but I'll get to watch it someday!
I mean, cats and Cumberbatch!
*swoon*
See, ET...I can fangirl on men who DON'T wear kilts also!
👅
That's some pretty cool artsy cats!
ReplyDeleteI've heard of the movie. I might track that down.
ReplyDeleteThose are darling!
ReplyDeleteI love the cats on a swing
ReplyDeleteAny person who draws cat pictures like this deserves to be in the Hall of fame. These are terrific.
ReplyDeleteLouis Wain is a wonderful cat artist ~ love his work ~ thanks for sharing ~ Hugs ^_^
ReplyDeleteThis is weird. I knew I'd commented on this a few days ago; sure enough, my comment is there for August 2nd, but the post is today's...
ReplyDeleteI set the wrong date, so I pulled that post and reposted. Sorry.
Deletethat postcard is just the best 😸‼️🐾
ReplyDeleteThose are wonderful artsy cats!
ReplyDeleteI love his art. The movie was awesome, I hope you get to see it. XO
ReplyDeleteHe was a genius artist.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this! Hugs, my dear.
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