Cat Paintings

A LOOK AT

For centuries, cats have occupied a special place in the hearts of humans. From symbols of sexuality and femininity to good luck and bad fortune, cats have infiltrated some of the most important aspects of human existence.

CATS IN ART HISTORY

The history of cats in art, however, dates back to 2600 BCE in ancient Egypt where many cat illustrations were featured in Egyptian wall art.

THE FIRST CATS IN ART

THE MOST FAMOUS EXAMPLES OF CAT PAINTINGS

Barber Shop with Monkeys and Cats (c. 1633 – 1667)  Abraham Teniers

Girl Sleeping With A Cat (1881 – 1882)  Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Curiosity (1893)  Horatio Couldery

Le Chat Noir (1896)  Théophile Steinlen

The White Cat (1912)  Franz Marc

The Bachelor’s Party (c. 1939)  Louis Wain

The White Cat (1984)  Pierre Bonnard