List of works featured works 7 all artworks by date 110 72 all artworks by date 101 72 all artworks by name 72 styles art nouveau. Louis wain was one of the most popular commercial illustrators in the history of england. The cats he sketched and painted at the rate of 1500 a year were reproduced by the million in britain. Louis wain english illustrator, 18601939 guide to pictures of works by louis wain in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. Buy louis wain original art prints and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Oct 02, 2000 buy the cats of louis wain first edition by allderidge, patricia, wain, louis isbn. In his later years he may have suffered from schizophrenia although this claim is disputed among specialists, which, according to some psychiatrists, can be seen in his works. Louis wain 5 august 1860 4 july 1939 was an english artist best known for his.
All of wains books are in the public domain but none have been reprinted, except father tucks struwwelpeter. Painter of cats, born in clerkenwell in 1860, he lived in london. Check out all of the spectacular designs or make your own. He illustrated about one hundred childrens books, and his work appeared in papers, journals, and magazines, including the louis wain annual, which ran from 1901 to 1915. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
John constable the hay wain ng1207 national gallery, london. Ceramic spill vase in the form of a cat, circa 1914 painted in colours, signed on the body louis wain. Find merry motorists painting book by wain, louis 1910 covid19 update. Louis wain 5 august 1860 4 july 1939 was an english artist best known for his drawings, which consistently featured anthropomorphized largeeyed cats and kittens. Born in 1860, his anthropomorphic portrayals of cats captured the imagination of the edwardian era and his work helped to elevate the profile and popularity of our feline friends to unprecedented heights. Abstract botanical wall art prints by caryn owen minted. Louis was very much a cat lover and soon was elected president of the national cat club. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Yoshitoshi abe lain illustrations is an average art book for me, maybe fans of the anime might appreciate more. He graduated from and later became a teacher at the west london school of. Dirk hagner california fred hagstrom minnesota walter hamady wisconsin frank hamrick louisiana karen hanmer illinois romano hanni switzerland kerri harding south carolina lyall f.
Wains strange and wonderful paintings have led to considerable speculation over their genesiswith the oftcited suggestion these pictures show wains gradual psychosis and descent into schizophrenia. Dec 22, 2011 how a mental disorder opened up an invisible world of colour and pattern. Louis wain was born into a working class family in victorian england in 1860. Louis wain 5 august 1860 4 july 1939 was an english artist best known for his drawings, which consistently featured anthropomorphised largeeyed cats and kittens. Louis wain s most popular book is louis wain s cats. Since wain was young, he used to draw and paint cats for calendars, albums, postcards, etc. Wains illustration were used in many books, journals and postcards.
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Louis wain found joy in wallpaper designs, said dale. Buy the cats of louis wain first edition by allderidge, patricia, wain, louis isbn. Louis wain was born 5th august 1860, the eldest child of roman catholic parents who were employed in the textile industry. The psychedelic madness of louis wains cats dangerous minds.
Louis wain, the man who aspired to make a living illustrating dogs, but was instead made famous by his anthropomorphic cats, spent his final days almost entirely confined to his bed and died. When he became 57 years old, he was affected by an unknow mental disorder, which overtook his life as well his art. Louis wain postcards, books and drawings from the london news occasionally come up at auctions on ebay and amazon. He illustrated about one hundred childrens books, and his work. Phaidon is an international publisher of books on art, photography, architecture, design, travel, fashion, food. Louis wain s anthropomorphic portrayals of cats were very popular in victorian times. As an emerging artist in santa cruz, california, my vibrant abstract art and giclee prints evoke the lovely shades of northern california landscapes and beaches. From smokefree and petfree home in delivered anywhere in uk. To entertain her on her sickbed, louis wain started drawing their cat. During the victorian era in england, cats enjoyed a resurgence in popularity partly because of their ability to control the rat population, and partly because they were relatively easy to care for and people found they made excellent pets. Online shopping for art history from a great selection at books store.
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