Cats in Art

Still Life with Cat
Still life with Cat
Alexandre-François Desportes (French, 1661–1743)

Why paint a cat? It is art already.
— Wieland Grant

From the time of the ancient Egyptians, through the classical period and the Middle Ages, and right up to the present day, the common house cat (Felis catus) has been a constant object of attraction, mystery, and fascination for humanity. And throughout history, artists and craftspeople have expressed that fascination in every form of art—in sculpture, mosaics, drawings, paintings, and more.

In honor of “National Respect Your Cat Day” (March 28), we present here a collage of nine of our favorite renderings of cats in art across time. Continue reading “Cats in Art”

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