Fine Art Print : Two cats on a cutout Christmas card
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Two cats on a cutout Christmas card
Two cats on a cutout Christmas card, enjoying a game of billiards. Date: circa 1890s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14244252
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Anthropomorphism Baize Ball Balls Billiard Billiards Cats Cues Cutout Humanised Pocket Pockets Score Snooker Tabby Games Scoreboard
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the festive spirit into your home all year round with our exquisite selection of Two Cats on a Cutout Christmas Card Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse range. This charming image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to the 1890s and depicts two feline friends in a playful holiday scene, engaging in a friendly game of billiards. The intricate details and rich colors of this rights-managed print make it a must-have for cat lovers and collectors alike. Add a touch of vintage charm to your walls and relive the magic of the holiday season every day.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.2cm (20" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the late Victorian era with this charming and humorous image of two cats engaged in a friendly game of billiards. Dressed in holiday attire, the tabby and white felines sit comfortably on a cutout Christmas card, their paws poised on the green baize table. The table, adorned with an intricately detailed scoreboard and pockets, is a miniature replica of a full-sized billiards table. The cats, with their expressive faces and humanized features, show a playful and competitive spirit, reminiscent of their human counterparts. The tabby cat, with a mischievous grin, lines up a shot while the white cat, with a serious expression, studies the table and the position of the balls. The cues, with their red and white stripes, add a touch of authenticity to the scene. This delightful photograph, circa 1890s, showcases the popularity of billiards during the Victorian era and the use of anthropomorphism to add humor and charm to everyday objects. The image is a reminder of the rich history of animals in art and the enduring appeal of cats in particular. The intricately detailed cutout card, with its festive design and whimsical scene, would have made a cherished holiday greeting during the late 1800s. The photograph, with its warm colors and nostalgic charm, invites us to imagine a cozy Victorian home filled with laughter and joy during the holiday season. It is a reminder of the simple pleasures and the enduring bond between animals and humans.
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