Black Cat Collection (#2)

The Men of Sleepy Hollow (Inside Cover) from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washngton
3474176 The Men of Sleepy Hollow (Inside Cover) from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washngton Irving (1783 - 1859), pub. 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

Le Salon Pour Rire, from the Gill-Revue, 1868 (colour litho)
956981 Le Salon Pour Rire, from the Gill-Revue, 1868 (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Princess learns to spin, from The Blue Beard Picture Book, pub. 1879 (colour litho)
3715324 The Princess learns to spin, from The Blue Beard Picture Book, pub. 1879 (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: The Sleeping Beauty; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Clown stealing rabbits, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731237 Clown stealing rabbits, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown stealing rabbits)

The Birth of the Little Cabinet Maker, caricature in Le Charivari, 1865 (litho)
CHT468176 The Birth of the Little Cabinet Maker, caricature in Le Charivari, 1865 (litho) by Cham (Amedee Charles Henri de Noe) (1818-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mountain lad in Storm, 1921 (engraving)
CH19632 Mountain lad in Storm, 1921 (engraving) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

The Love Potion, 1903 (oil on canvas)
WDM27975 The Love Potion, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 104.1x52.1 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English

Puppeteers behind the scenes of the Chat Noir, Parisian cabaret - in "
LSE4094110 Puppeteers behind the scenes of the Chat Noir, Parisian cabaret - in " Le Monde illustre" from 28/01/1888

Black cats are lucky (colour litho)
3642941 Black cats are lucky (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black cats are lucky! Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ducking a Scold, 1812 (etching)
HMP86628 Ducking a Scold, 1812 (etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

French postcard depicting La Semeuse de Bonheur (The Sower of Good Luck)
CHT220450 French postcard depicting La Semeuse de Bonheur (The Sower of Good Luck), 29th March 1914 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

A Legend of Mother Shipton (colour litho)
976012 A Legend of Mother Shipton (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Legend of Mother Shipton.); © Look and Learn

Little girl with a cat (colour photo)
3096195 Little girl with a cat (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl with a cat. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Reopening of the Chat Noir Cabaret, 1896 (colour litho)
REV115379 Reopening of the Chat Noir Cabaret, 1896 (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Private Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

A Tea Party (oil on canvas)
STC22545 A Tea Party (oil on canvas) by Verkolje, Nicolaes (1673-1746); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Cover of "L Plate au beurre", number 273, Satirique en Colours
ICA4905741 Cover of " L Plate au beurre", number 273, Satirique en Colours, 1906_6_23 - Illustration by H. G. Ibels (1867-1936) by Ibels

Girl with a Cat, before 1747 (oil on canvas)
5938281 Girl with a Cat, before 1747 (oil on canvas) by Crespi, Giuseppe Maria (Lo Spagnuolo) (1665-1747); 44.4x34.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian

Home Life: Children in the Dining Room, 1881 (chromolithograph)
3034873 Home Life: Children in the Dining Room, 1881 (chromolithograph) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Victorian illustration of a young girl having breakfast in the dining room of)

Paris 1887: The theatre of shadows at the cabaret of the "Cat Noir"
XEE4403811 Paris 1887: The theatre of shadows at the cabaret of the " Cat Noir". by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris 1887)

The skeleton of Death comes for the Fortune Teller in his room decorated with planetary globes, astrology books
FLO4690387 The skeleton of Death comes for the Fortune Teller in his room decorated with planetary globes, astrology books, and crocodile. Two lady clients watch in terror

View of the entrance to the Cabaret du Chat Noir. Ink drawing by Paul Merwart (1855-1902
JLJ4679599 View of the entrance to the Cabaret du Chat Noir. Ink drawing by Paul Merwart (1855-1902) 19th century Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Merwart, Paul (1855-1902); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Major Andres Tree, from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washngton Irving (1783 - 1859
3474174 Major Andres Tree, from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washngton Irving (1783 - 1859), pub. 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); The Stapleton Collection; English

Poster advertising Harpers New Monthly Magazine, February 1898 (colour litho)
3467969 Poster advertising Harpers New Monthly Magazine, February 1898 (colour litho) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

"... or a screech owl..", from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub
3474191 " A... or a screech owl..", from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham

Sita and Sarita, or Young Girl with a Cat, 1893-94 (oil on canvas)
XIR159221 Sita and Sarita, or Young Girl with a Cat, 1893-94 (oil on canvas) by Beaux, Cecilia (1855-1942); 94x63.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: portrait of Mrs Walter Turle)

Advertising poster announcing the sale at Hotel Drouot in 1898 of the Cat Noir collection
JLJ4563728 Advertising poster announcing the sale at Hotel Drouot in 1898 of the Cat Noir collection and works by Rodolphe Salis, Illustration by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923)

May Belfort, 1936 from 1895 stone (color lithograph)
1067616 May Belfort, 1936 from 1895 stone (color lithograph) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 78.1x61.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

the watchcat
Nicoleta Gabor

Black Cat Path
Ömer Ates Kızıltug

Special constable seen here with his patrol car in the City of London on the 9th day of the General Strike. The barbed wire across the windscreen is to protect the driver from attacks from strikers

Two Black Kittens with Yarn

Black Cat Holding an Envelope

Senegalia catechu (kher, catechu, cachou, cutchtree, black cutch, and black catechu)
Illustration of a Senegalia catechu (kher, catechu, cachou, cutchtree, black cutch, and black catechu)

The Princess learns to spin, from The Blue Beard Picture Book, pub. 1879 (colour lithograph), 1879. Scene from The Sleeping Beauty

Hey! Up the chimney, lass! Hey, after you!, from The Ingoldsby Legends, pub. 1907 (colour lithograph), 1907. The Wtches Frolic;

Jorinda and Joringel, 1909
… or a screech owl... Jorinda and Joringel from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Marvellous tales of Haunted Fields, and Haunted Brooks, and Haunted Houses, from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (1783 - 1859), pub. 1928 (colour lithograph)

Looking down at black cat sitting beside a window

PMYT2A-00032
Woman practicing sorcery with black cats as companions. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century A.B. Frost illustration

Black Cat - close-up of face, snarling
LA-1599 Black Cat - close-up of face, snarling Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A coven of witches around a cauldron. Witches were said to prepare their secret potions in a cauldron. After a 19th century illustration an 1807 edition of Charles Lambs Tales From Shakespeare

Black cat sitting up, front view

Crouching black British Shorthair Cat (Felis sylvestris catus), front view

CAT - Black long haired cat
JD-23654 CAT - Black long haired cat John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat - Black Bombay sitting down
LA-5278 Cat - Black Bombay sitting down Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Black Cat: A Snippet of Life with a Witch and her Feline Companion" In the cozy room, a witch sits in contemplation, her black cat by her side. Together, they create an enchanting atmosphere that exudes mystery and magic. The black cat rules this domain, its piercing eyes reflecting ancient wisdom. Outside the realm of witches and spells, a black cat walks gracefully on a Buddha statue in Wat Pho. Symbolizing good luck and protection, this feline presence adds an unexpected twist to the serene temple grounds. Transporting us back in time, we witness history unfold through art. In "A Flood, " an oil painting from 1870, a resilient black cat navigates treacherous waters with grace and resilience. Gatuela emerges as both survivor and symbol of hope amidst chaos. From illustrations in old books to postcards depicting witches preparing potions; the allure of the black cat transcends generations. In "The Weird Sisters, " their role in Macbeth's tragic tale is captured vividly through color lithography - their mysterious aura captivating our imagination. And even within fairy tales like Sleeping Beauty, where christenings are joyous occasions filled with light-heartedness; there exists an illustration showcasing the unconventional presence of a witch accompanied by her loyal black cat. Whether it be as companions to witches or guardians against evil spirits - these glimpses into the world of black cats remind us that they hold a special place within our collective consciousness. They embody mystique while simultaneously offering comfort and protection – forever entwined in folklore and legend.