Cats Collection (#100)

Animal carvings from the New Kingdom and Late Period, Egypt, 1936. Found in the collection of the Agyptisches Museum, Berlin

The Boer Farmers Wife, 1931. Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge, published by Oxford University Press (London, 1931)

Christmas advert for Columbia gramophones, 1928. A print from The Tatler, 30th November 1928

Studies of cats, 1513-1515 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Studies of cats, 1513-1515 (1954). Found in the collection of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, Windsor. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich, (London, 1954)

Princess Victoria (1868-1935) with Prince Olav of Norway (1903-1991), 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
Princess Victoria (1868-1935) with Prince Olav (1903-1991), the future King Olav V of Norway, 1908. From Queen Alexandras Christmas Gift Book, Photographs from My Camera, by Queen Alexandra

Cats meat man, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Cats meat man, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Mohamed Ben Ali and his wife, El Kantara, Tunisia

Advertisment for Tit-Bits magazine, 20th century. Tit-Bits was a British weekly magazine and was founded by George Newnes in 1881

A Pair of Chelsea Candlesticks, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Volume LII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1918]

A Girl With Kitten, c1743. Artist: Jean-Baptiste Perronneau
A Girl With A Kitten, c1743. Painting held at The National Gallery. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938.]

Les Femmes De France from Chansons De Femmes, 1897, (1898). Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Les Femmes De France from Chansons De Femmes, 1897. An illustration from Chansons De Femmes by Paul Delmet (1862-1904). After a Lithograph by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923)

Quand Nous Serons Vieux from Chansons De Femmes, 1897, (1898). Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Quand Nous Serons Vieux from Chansons De Femmes, 1897. An illustration from Chansons De Femmes by Paul Delmet (1862-1904). After a Lithograph by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923)

A Cat and a Chaffinch, 1885 (1945). Artist: Bruno Liljefors
A Cat and a Chaffinch, 1885 (1945). A print from Konstnarsforbundets Historia I by Sixten Strombom, Stockholm, 1945

The Season of Rest, Old Age, 1868. Artist: Currier and Ives
The Season of Rest, Old Age, 1868. The four seasons of life

Kitchen and living-room in one, Twente, Netherlands, c1934. Illustration from La Hollande by Henry Asselin, (Van Munsters Uitgevers Maatschappij, Amsterdam, c1934)

A staircase in a night shelter, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A staircase in a night shelter, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

La Francoise a Londres: The French Lady in London or The Head-dress of the Year 1771. A satire on the exaggerated hairstyles of the day

High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Artist: Caldwell
High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

A Pleasing Method of Rouzing the Doctor or a Thythe Pig No Bad Sight. 1770. Satire on the clergy - a woman is tickling the doctors nose with the tail of a piglet that she is obliged to give him as a

Summer Amusement at Farmer G----s near Windsor, 1786. The Prince of Wales (the future King George IV) churns butter. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Tom and Jerry, catching Kate and Sue on the fly, having their fortunes told, 19th century. Kate and Sue having their fortunes read in the cards (Cartomancy) by an old woman

Actor reciting to a manager, late 18th century. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Actor reciting to a manager, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse

The Reverend Doctor Syntax, 1828

Oh ah! let em ring again!, c1840s. Artist: George Cruikshank
Oh ah! let em ring again!, c1840s. Cartoon sketch of servants relaxing by the hearth while their masters ring for service

The Winter, (1885). Artist: Lancret
The Winter, (1885). Indoor amusements including a card game and playing with a cat. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Count In The Living Room, (1885). Artist: Eisen
The Count In The Living Room, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Fortune Teller, (1885). Artist: Freudeberg
The Fortune Teller, (1885). A scene from rustic French life during the 17th century

Interior Under Louis XVI, (1885). Artist: Durin
Interior Under Louis XVI, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Richelieu and his cats, ca 1868. Private Collection

Head of brown tabby Maine Coon Cat, green eyes, white markings around mouth, large erect ears, long white whiskers, long hair on neck

Love
Mihnea Turcu

Black cat
Andrés Gámiz

Cabaret du chat noir

Girl gives Terrified Cat a Bath

Olivilo Soap Advertisement with Black Cat

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Cabaret du chat noir

France: Poster for Le Chat Noir, Paris, by Theophile Steinlen, 1896
Le Chat Noir (French for The Black Cat ) was a nineteenth-century entertainment establishment, in the bohemian Montmartre district of Paris

Princess Michael of Kent and her pet cats

Dame Edith Sitwell talks to Marjorie Proops from her bed. They play with cats on the bed

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) looking back, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Portrait of a Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), South Africa, Limpopo, Kruger National Park

Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) portrait, at Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, Washington, native to India and southeast Asia

Detail from Roman mosaic showing a cat, Pompeii, Italy

Siamese cat with white background
Unusual Friends - Siamese cat with white background. 1950s

Manx cat (no tail)
Unusual Friends - Manx cat (no tail). 1950s

Tabby kitten and sweeping brush
Unusual Friends - tabby kitten and sweeping brush. 1950s

Tabby cat sitting at a table
Unusual Friends - tabby cat sitting at a table. 1950s

Tabby kitten exploring sleeping mans hair
Unusual Friends - tabby kitten exploring a sleeping mans hair. 1950s

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"Cats: From Christmas Dances to Barrel Making, a Whimsical Journey" Step into the enchanting world through the artistic masterpieces of Louis Wain. In "A Cats Christmas Dance, " Wain captures their playful spirit as they prance and twirl amidst holiday festivities. Meanwhile, in "Peter the Cat, " he portrays a mischievous feline with an irresistible charm. But cats aren't just dancers; they are also skilled workers. Witness them in action alongside Coopers making wooden barrels, showcasing their dexterity and adaptability. And in "A Studio in Montparnasse, " we find ourselves transported to 1926 Paris, where cats lounge gracefully amidst bohemian creativity. In one extraordinary piece titled "Cats in a Dog Cart, " Wain challenges conventional norms by playfully reversing roles. These whimsical creatures remind us that life is full of surprises and unexpected delights. Yet even these graceful beings can encounter mishaps, as depicted humorously in "Louis Wain - A Christmas Catastrophe. " This comical artwork reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously during the festive season. Wain's artistry extends beyond mere amusement; it delves into nature's wonders. With his masterpiece "Snowballing, " he captures the joyous essence frolicking amid winter landscapes—a sight that warms our hearts on cold days. Venturing further into wildlife territory, we encounter an African Lioness captured up close—an awe-inspiring portrait highlighting her strength and beauty. It serves as a reminder that domesticated felines share ancestry with these majestic creatures. The Tabby Toboggan Club takes us on an adventurous journey down snowy slopes—cats embracing winter sports with gusto. Their fearless spirits inspire us to embrace new experiences fearlessly. Even literary giants like Mark Twain couldn't resist the allure of feline companionship, as seen in his endearing portrayal while holding a cat.