Louis Wain S Cats And Dogs

Author : Chris Beetles
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-04
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781838854713

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Louis Wain's Cats by Chris Beetles Pdf

'Louis Wain invented a cat style, a cat society, a whole cat world'. Broadcast in 1925 by H.G. Wells, these words characteristically foretold the future of the Wain cat which has, once more, become the century's most recognisable image in cat art. During their heyday, in the time before the First World War, Louis Wain's cats, dressed as humans, portrayed that stylish Edwardian world having fun: at restaurants and tea parties, going to the Race and the Seaside, celebrating at Christmas and Birthdays, and disporting themselves with exuberant games of tennis, bowls, cricket and football. This is a titillating world of cats at play, uninhibited and slightly dangerous, with most group activities likely to turn into mishap, mayhem and catastrophe. This is Wain's world, funny, edgy and animated: a whole cat world. The first comprehensive exhibition of Wain's work was held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 1972 and, since then, Louis Wain has steadily become more fashionable, and collected worldwide. This biography contains 300 plates of richness and variety, all of which are reproduced faithfully from the original artwork. This book is jointly published by Chris Beetles Ltd and Canongate Books.

Author : Louis Wain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1903
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:499250833

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Louis Wain's Cats and Dogs by Louis Wain Pdf

Author : Chris Beetles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Cats in art
ISBN : 1838854703

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Louis Wain's Cats by Chris Beetles Pdf

The definitive biography of the iconic English artist, packed with weird and wonderful artwork

Author : Peter Haining
Publisher : Peter Owen Publishers
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780720618686

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Cat Compendium by Peter Haining Pdf

An in-depth biographical study, rare essays by and about Wain, and 60 of his best-loved illustrations make this a must-have for fans of the cult cat artistWith a wealth of Wain's most famous drawings, as well as rare writings by and about the artist, this is an ideal book for both Wain fans and cat-lovers in general. Louis Wain drew cats: cats playing poker, boxing, playing cricket, and doing almost any human activity. His pictures are widely available today as decorative motifs and popular prints, but in his day, the man dubbed the "Hogarth of cat life" was a celebrity who sold thousands of drawings and paintings to an insatiable public. From humble beginnings, Wain became a hugely successful popular artist, creating the Louis Wain Annual series and the first ever animated cat character, later acknowledged as the inspiration for Mickey Mouse. But after he lost his fortune, he lost his mind. He ended up in a provincial asylum, sketching psychedelic cats that were more fiend-like than feline. When his fate was discovered in 1925, the Royal Family and the Prime Minister joined a national campaign to rescue Wain. The artist never entirely recovered his health, but he was eventually moved to a better home, where he continued to draw and paint almost until his death in 1939.

Author : Rodney Dale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Caricatures and cartoons
ISBN : UCSC:32106001453833

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Louis Wain: the Man who Drew Cats by Rodney Dale Pdf

Author : Louis Wain,Rodney Dale
Publisher : Duckbacks
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Cats in art
ISBN : 071561164X

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Catland by Louis Wain,Rodney Dale Pdf

Author : Kathryn Hughes
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1421448149

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Catland by Kathryn Hughes Pdf

How cat mania exploded in the early twentieth century, transforming cats from pests into beloved pets. In 1900, Britain and America were in the grip of a cat craze. An animal that had for centuries been seen as a household servant or urban nuisance had now become an object of pride and deep affection. From presidential and royal families who imported exotic breeds to working-class men competing for cash prizes for the fattest tabby, people became enthralled to the once-humble cat. Multiple industries sprung up to feed this new obsession, selling everything from veterinary services to leather bootees via dedicated cat magazines. Cats themselves were now traded for increasingly large sums of money, bolstered by elaborate pedigrees that claimed noble ancestry and promised aesthetic distinction. In Catland, Kathryn Hughes chronicles the cat craze of the early twentieth century through the life and career of Louis Wain. Wain's anthropomorphic drawings of cats in top hats falling in love, sipping champagne, golfing, driving cars, and piloting planes are some of the most instantly recognizable images from the era. His round-faced fluffy characters established the prototype for the modern cat, which cat "fanciers" were busily trying to achieve using their newfound knowledge of the latest scientific breeding techniques. Despite being a household name, Wain endured multiple bankruptcies and mental breakdowns, spending his last fifteen years in an asylum, drawing abstract and multicolored felines. But it was his ubiquitous anthropomorphic cats that helped usher the formerly reviled creatures into homes across Europe. Beautifully illustrated and based on new archival findings about Wain's life, the wider cat fancy, and the media frenzy it created, Catland chronicles the fascinating history of how the modern cat emerged.

Author : Charles Robert Morley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Animal welfare
ISBN : HARVARD:HN2GQD

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Peter, a Cat O' One Tail by Charles Robert Morley Pdf

Based on the life of the illustrator's pet cat.

Author : Katharine L. Simms
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Cats
ISBN : STANFORD:36105047000042

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They Walked Beside Me by Katharine L. Simms Pdf

Author : David Alderton
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781844688647

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Famous Felines by David Alderton Pdf

A delightful hiss-torical survey of cats in popular culture. Louis Wain and Beatrix Potter adored them, but Walt Disney preferred dogs; cats have been depicted in art, books and, more recently, film and TV as lovable but determined creatures. Where the dog is loving but stupid, the cat is clever but sly. Bestselling author David Alderton explores this myth and reveals just who the most famous cats are, including cartoon classics such as Top Cat, Felix, and the dastardly Si and Am from 101 Dalmatians. Using collectible memorabilia and original book covers, this charming book is a purr-fect stocking filler, along with its doggish counterpart, Famous Dogs by Fiona Shoop—ideal packaged together.

Author : Frances Simpson
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1015729207

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The Book of the Cat by Frances Simpson Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Sam Kalda
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780399578458

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Of Cats and Men by Sam Kalda Pdf

A stylish, illustrated gift book profiling notable cat-loving men throughout history. Some of history’s greatest men have been cat lovers, and their cats have contributed to their genius and legacy: the static charge from a cat’s fur sparked young Nikola Tesla’s interest in electricity; Sir Isaac Newton is said to have invited the first cat flap; visitors to Ernest Hemingway and Winston Churchill’s homes still encounter the descendants of their beloved cats; William S. Burroughs and Andy Warhol both wrote books inspired by their feline friends. Stylishly illustrated and full of charming, witty profiles and quotes from history’s most notable “cat men,” Of Cats and Men pays tribute to thirty luminaries and visionaries who have one thing in common: a pure and enduring love of cats.

Author : Rodney Dale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015008615760

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Louis Wain: the Man who Drew Cats by Rodney Dale Pdf

Author : John C Rigdon
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798772580110

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The Artistic Genius Of Louis Wain by John C Rigdon Pdf

Louis Wain was one of the most popular commercial illustrators in the history of England. Born in 1860, his portrayals of cats captured the imagination of the citizens, and his work helped to elevate the profile and popularity of cats to unprecedented heights. H.G. Wells once remarked. "He made the cat his own. He invented a cat style, a cat society, a whole cat world. Cats who do not live and look like Louis Wain cats are ashamed of themselves." His illustrations were so popular that throughout the beginning of the twentieth century, most homes had at least one of his famous cat annuals and many nurseries had Wain posters hanging on their walls. In the time before the First World War, Louis Wain's cats, dressed as humans, portrayed that stylish Edwardian world having fun: at restaurants and tea parties, going to the Race and the Seaside, celebrating at Christmas and Birthdays, and disporting themselves with exuberant games of tennis, bowls, cricket and football. This book tells Wain's story with full color high resolution reproductions of some of his drawings.

Author : Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368330095

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True Stories about Dogs and Cats by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen Pdf

Reproduction of the original.