The Art of Meow: 7 Famous Cat Paintings in History
Discover the Art of Meow: 7 Famous Cat Paintings in History. A treat for the curious, these masterpieces shed light on feline allure in art.
- "The Arnolfini Wedding" by Jan Van Eyck
- Artist: Jan Van Eyck
- Year: 1434
- Cat Presence: A small, almost unnoticeable cat at the feet of the couple symbolizing fertility
- Location: National Gallery, London
- "Olympia" by Édouard Manet
- Artist: Édouard Manet
- Year: 1863
- Cat Presence: A black cat at the foot of the bed, symbol of sexuality and independence
- Location: Musée d'Orsay, Paris
- "The Cat’s Rendezvous" by Édouard Manet
- Artist: Édouard Manet
- Year: 1868
- Cat Presence: An entire gathering of cats in the moonlight
- Location: Private Collection
- "Woman with a Cat" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Year: 1875
- Cat Presence: A cat cradled in the arms of a woman, symbol of comfort and company
- Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
- "Julie Manet with Cat" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Year: 1887
- Cat Presence: A cat perched on a young girl's lap, symbol of companionship
- Location: Musée d'Orsay, Paris
- "The Sleeping Gypsy" by Henri Rousseau
- Artist: Henri Rousseau
- Year: 1897
- Cat Presence: A mighty lion, symbol of strength and power
- Location: Museum of Modern Art, New York
- "The Green Cat" by Théophile Steinlen
- Artist: Théophile Steinlen
- Year: 1905
- Cat Presence: A green tinted cat, symbol of mystery and intrigue
- Location: Private Collection