The Cat Collection

The Cat that Walked by Himself (engraving)
3625357 The Cat that Walked by Himself (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cat that Walked by Himself)

Europe, Netherlands, Zaanse Schans. Poelenburg woodmill and spicemill seen between sails of The Cat dyemill

Shadowgraphy, The Cat, The Vanished Hat (litho)
5236353 Shadowgraphy, The Cat, The Vanished Hat (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shadowgraphy, The Cat, The Vanished Hat)

The Constellations (Plate XXVI) Hydra, Sextans Uraniae, Le Chat
956780 The Constellations (Plate XXVI) Hydra, Sextans Uraniae, Le Chat, La Machine Pneumatique, from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, pub

The Cat and the Fiddle Inn, New Forest (colour litho)
667930 The Cat and the Fiddle Inn, New Forest (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cat and the Fiddle Inn, New Forest.); © Look and Learn

The Cat and Fiddle, Buxton (b / w photo)
5225149 The Cat and Fiddle, Buxton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cat and Fiddle, Buxton)

The Constellations (Plate XXVI) Hydra, Sextans Uraniae, Le Chat, La Machine Pneumatique, 1822
The Constellations (Plate XXVI) Hydra, Sextans Uraniae, Le Chat, La Machine Pneumatique, from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, pub. London 1822 (hand coloured engraving)

Netherlands, North Holland, Zaandam, Zaanse Schans, left to right The Seeker (De Zoeker) Oilmill, The Young Sheep (Het Jonge Schaap) Sawmill and The Cat (De Kat) Dyemill

Netherlands, North Holland, Zaandam, Zaanse Schans, left to right The Seeker (De Zoeker) Oilmill, The Young Sheep (Het Jonge Schaap) Sawmill and The Cat (De Kat) Dyemill

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"The Cat: A Journey through the Netherlands and Beyond" Join us on a captivating journey through the picturesque landscapes of the Netherlands, specifically North Holland's enchanting town of Zaandam. As we explore the famous Zaanse Schans, our eyes are immediately drawn to a remarkable sight - left to right, The Seeker (De Zoeker) Oilmill stands tall against the backdrop of windmills. Moving further into Europe, we stumble upon an intriguing art form known as shadowgraphy. In one lithograph titled "The Cat, The Vanished Hat, " we witness the mesmerizing play between light and darkness, leaving us in awe of its beauty. Turning our gaze towards celestial wonders, Plate XXVI reveals Hydra and Sextans Uraniae constellations alongside Le Chat. These cosmic formations remind us of how small yet significant our feline companions can be in this vast universe. Delving deeper into artistic expressions featuring cats, an engraving entitled "The Cat that Walked by Himself" captures their independent nature with finesse. Meanwhile, at The Cat and Fiddle Inn in New Forest or Buxton's black-and-white photo rendition and Fiddle pub, these furry creatures add charm to everyday life. Returning once again to Zaandam's Zaanse Schans brings us face-to-face with another masterpiece - The Seeker (De Zoeker). This magnificent oilmill showcases both Dutch craftsmanship and ingenuity that have stood the test of time. Finally, let us not forget La Machine Pneumatique from 1822 where Le Chat makes another appearance among Hydra and Sextans Uraniae constellations. This mechanical marvel reminds us that even centuries ago, cats held a special place in human imagination. Whether it is exploring windmills or admiring artwork inspired by them; gazing at celestial bodies or witnessing their presence within historical contexts.