Framed Vintage Cat Art
Cats are a common subject in art because they are a popular pet. They are especially loved in vintage cat art from a nearly a century ago. Framed vintage cat art tends to be flat, have thin lines, and typically features black cats. Let's look at some pieces.
One of the most famous pieces of framed vintage cat posters is “Tournee Du Chat Noire” by Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen. It is of a black cat, rendered flatly, with a red halo around its head, against a yellow background. Its eyes are angry and intense, and it looks down upon the viewer from its perch. The poster seems to suggest a play, though the play has been largely forgotten about by now. This artwork is very ubiquitous, and is displayed in countless cafes all over the world.
Another famous framed vintage cat drawing is “Lait Pur Sterilise,” also by Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen. There is a girl dressed in red drinking milk from a large saucer, and three cats want it. Is she stealing their milk? The brown cat is perched on her knee, the calico is watching her intensely, and the black cat is on the ground. It's a playful picture.
A very cute picture is the framed vintage cat painting of “Good Housekeeping” by Norman Rockwell. It is of a little girl, and her cat. The girl, who is perhaps 3 years old, is pouring her tiny black kitten milk. It is painted in oil, which gives it a soft touch. It is an endearing painting guaranteed to bring out the child in all of us.