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Canvas Print : Illustration by Louis Wain, showing cats as humans being weighed before a horse race
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Illustration by Louis Wain, showing cats as humans being weighed before a horse race
Illustration by Louis Wain, showing cats as humans being weighed before a horse race. Date: 1901
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Media ID 23462712
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Cats Humans Jockey Jockeys Kittens Wain Weigh Weighed Weighing Weight 1901
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring a whimsical touch of history to your home decor with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring this delightful illustration by Louis Wain. Dating back to 1901, this charming artwork depicts cats as humans engaging in a lively horse race scene, expertly sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Each print is meticulously reproduced onto high-quality canvas, ensuring vivid colors and impressive detail. Elevate your interior design with this unique and captivating piece, perfect for any cat lover or art enthusiast.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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by Louis Wain (1901) This delightful illustration by renowned British artist Louis Wain, dated 1901, showcases a unique blend of anthropomorphism and whimsy as it depicts cats acting as humans preparing for a horse race. The scene takes place in a grand, ornate room filled with an air of excitement and anticipation. Cats, dressed in colorful jockey outfits, are being weighed before the race, their expressions ranging from determined to curious. The room is adorned with various racing paraphernalia, including a large scale, a jockey's weighing saddle, and a clock counting down the minutes until the race begins. In the background, a crowd of spectators, consisting of other cats and kittens, eagerly watch the proceedings, some even placing bets on their favorite feline jockeys. Louis Wain's distinctive artistic style, characterized by his use of intricate patterns and fluid lines, brings the scene to life with a charming and playful energy. The artist's love for cats is evident in every detail, from the cats' expressive faces to their meticulously crafted outfits. This illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century feline culture and the enduring appeal of the horse race as a popular sporting event. The image not only showcases Wain's exceptional artistic talent but also his ability to breathe life into the ordinary, transforming cats into human jockeys for an unforgettable racing experience.
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