All posts tagged "cats"
Art Nouveau
19th Century Parisian Advertising Posters on the 21st Century Walls
February 25, 2021Parisian advertising posters have proven to be an essential element of the retro aesthetic. Reminiscent of...
Bodies And Erotic Art
Painting of the Week: François Boucher, La Toilette
November 22, 2020The soft rustle of silky cloth and the hard crackling of burning wood echo against the...
20th century
Louis Wain and His Weird Cats
November 9, 2020The British artist Louis Wain was a highly successful illustrator, mainly known for his humorous graphics of cats....
Art State of Mind
4 Artists Who Suffered from Mental Illness (and How It Affected Their Art)
October 6, 2020The painter Vincent van Gogh is well-known for his artwork and for a particular aspect of...
Animals
Painting of the Week: The Obsequies of an Egyptian Cat by John Weguelin
August 9, 2020Here is a Painting of the Week to honor our recent cat theme. The Obsequies of...
Cats
15 Cats in Art History Every Cat Lover Would Love
August 8, 2020Today is the day – for some it’s more important than Valentine’s Day, more important than...
Cats
Maneki Neko – Those Lucky Cats (NSFW)
August 7, 2020We’ve all seen those jovial, happy cat figurines in Asian restaurants and shops. Sitting upright with...
Ancient
The Sacred Cats of Ancient Egypt
August 5, 2020The Ancient Egyptians revered cats of all kinds and honoured them in their art. From servals...
Animals
Tsuguharu Foujita: The Cat Master
August 3, 2020While there are many artists who can be called cat-lovers, only one can be called the...
20th century
Best Male Nudes in Art History (NSFW!)
July 18, 2020Nudity in art first became significant in ancient Greece. The athletic competitions at religious festivals celebrated...
