Animals and Wildlife Artprints from 1680-1950s
Various Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Wildlife on Modern Fine Art Prints by various artists from 1680-1950s. http://www.Fabprints.com
Louis Wain 1860-1939 Funny Cats and Dogs on Artprints
Louis William Wain was born in the London district of Clerkenwell in London on 5th. August 1860. In his early years he was a sickly child and often skipped school. He attended his early schooling at The Orchard Street Foundation school in Hackney and at The Saint Joseph's Academy, Kennington.
With reference to his family he had 5 younger sisters and his father worked as a textile salesman and his mother designed Church fabrics and carpets.
Louis Wain studied and trained at The West London School of Art ( 1877- 1880 ) and remained as an assistant teacher until he left in 1882.
After his Father's death in 1880 he had to support his mother and five younger sisters and soon after, his sick wife Emily Richardson ( His youngest sister's governess ) whom he had married in 1881. Shortly after he married her she contracted Breast cancer. He brought Emily a Kitten which they called Peter and to entertain her he started drawing Peter in humourous situations and poses. To help to support his family he became a freelance illustrator ( initially influenced by Caldecott and May ) and in 1882 he joined the staff of The illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. He began to make his name with Dog drawings at various Dog Shows including the early British National Dog show at Crystal Palance in 1882 ( which later became kown as Crufts ). During this time his wife encouraged him to send some of the humourous cat pictures of Peter to various Magazines and Newspapers which started to make his reputation here in Britain and in America and where his humourous cat pictures were seen in Comics, newspapers and magazines.
In 1884 he was commisioned to produce his funny cat pictures in the Christmas edition of the illustrated London news. These pictures were so successful that his life would never be the same again. Alas, this was tinged with sadness as his wife died shortly afterwards, but knowing that Louis Wain had become a great success.
In the period from 1880's up to the start of the first world war he ruled supreme in cat and animal humour especially the 'Louis Wain Cat' which was recognised worldwide. The Louis Wain cats appeared in Art Prints, Comics, Newspapers, Books, Magazines, Post Cards and Annuals. The Wain cats are to be found in every human activity - from playing golf and other sports, digging up roads, Playing music, Ascot fashions, Driving cats plus lots more. ( Please Click here to visit my Louis Wain Art Prints website ).
In 1886 he joined the staff of The Illustrated London News. He was the first illustrator to work consistantly within the convention of depicting clothed and standing animals.
His anthropormorphic vision of the world soon brought him fame and as a result he was elected President of the British National Cat Club in 1891.
In 1904 Louis Wain wrote a book entitled 'In Animal land with Louis Wain' which was a great success. During 1907 he invested all his savings into various Ceramic's with pictures based on his funny cats and sent most of them to America. Alas, while crossing the atlantic
the ship capsized and all Louis Wain ceramics went to the bottom of the sea. Due to this misfortune Louis Wain went bankrupt and decided to a temporary move to the United States. He produced strip cartoons for the New York American ( 1907-1910 ) and many other american comics, newspapers and magazines.
In 1910 he returned to England and over the next few years he continued to produce books and supply pictures to various comics, newspapers and magazines.
He continued drawing fanciful cats for various newspapers and comics near the end of the first world war. During this time in 1917 he was thinking of experimenting in animation and the film was to be called 'Pussyfoot'. Alas, he decided not to persue this project and so the world lost the chance of a genius of comic cat art moving into animation. This year was a turning point in the history of Louis Wain's cats. His sister caroline died and he fell off an Omnibus and hit his head.
After he recovered from these set backs his cats became more frenzied, surreal, jagged and pointy. During 1917 he was also diagnosed as a schizophrenic which alas, stayed with him for the rest of his life. During the onset of his desease at 57, Wain contnued to Paint, Draw and Sketch cats.
In 1924 due to the economic climate and the slow recovery of GB after WW1 Louis Wain Art became less popular and he fell into poverty when his mental health deteriated and finally his family had him certified Insane and he was commited to a pauper ward at Springfield Hospital ( Previously Surrey County Asylum ) at Tooting, London. During 1925 he was discovered by a visitor to the hospital painting his funny cat pictures. The visitor exclaimed that the artist pictures reminded him of Louis Wain's famous cats. Imagine his surprise when the Artist turned to the visitor and exclaimed he was indeed Louis Wain. After the vistor told the world of Louis Wain's hospitaization, his admirers started a campaign which included prime minister Ramsey Macdonald, HG Wells and King George who helped set up a foundation which was set up to enable Wain to spend the last few years of his life in comfort in private asylums including Bethlehem Hospital in a private room where his treatment continued. Some time in the late 1920's he was sent to Saint James Fields, Southwark where he continued to paint and draw his cats. In 1930 he was transferred to Napsbury Hospital near Saint Albans where he continued to paint and sketch until the end of his days. Exhibitions of his work were held in London in 1931 and 1937. On 4th. July Louis Wain died at Napsbury hospital. He is buried at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetary, Harrow Road, London NW10 ( next to Kensal Green Cemetary, London ) in the same buriel plot as his 5 sisters and parants.
One of the famous quotes during his lifetime was by HG Wells who said 'He invented a cat style, a cat society and a whole cat world'.
I am a collector and seller of Louis Wain 1860-1939 Funny Cats and Dogs on Artprints
To view over 100+ of his funny Cat and Dog Art Pictures Please click Here for my Louis Wain Art Pages.
With reference to his family he had 5 younger sisters and his father worked as a textile salesman and his mother designed Church fabrics and carpets.
Louis Wain studied and trained at The West London School of Art ( 1877- 1880 ) and remained as an assistant teacher until he left in 1882.
After his Father's death in 1880 he had to support his mother and five younger sisters and soon after, his sick wife Emily Richardson ( His youngest sister's governess ) whom he had married in 1881. Shortly after he married her she contracted Breast cancer. He brought Emily a Kitten which they called Peter and to entertain her he started drawing Peter in humourous situations and poses. To help to support his family he became a freelance illustrator ( initially influenced by Caldecott and May ) and in 1882 he joined the staff of The illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. He began to make his name with Dog drawings at various Dog Shows including the early British National Dog show at Crystal Palance in 1882 ( which later became kown as Crufts ). During this time his wife encouraged him to send some of the humourous cat pictures of Peter to various Magazines and Newspapers which started to make his reputation here in Britain and in America and where his humourous cat pictures were seen in Comics, newspapers and magazines.
In 1884 he was commisioned to produce his funny cat pictures in the Christmas edition of the illustrated London news. These pictures were so successful that his life would never be the same again. Alas, this was tinged with sadness as his wife died shortly afterwards, but knowing that Louis Wain had become a great success.
In the period from 1880's up to the start of the first world war he ruled supreme in cat and animal humour especially the 'Louis Wain Cat' which was recognised worldwide. The Louis Wain cats appeared in Art Prints, Comics, Newspapers, Books, Magazines, Post Cards and Annuals. The Wain cats are to be found in every human activity - from playing golf and other sports, digging up roads, Playing music, Ascot fashions, Driving cats plus lots more. ( Please Click here to visit my Louis Wain Art Prints website ).
In 1886 he joined the staff of The Illustrated London News. He was the first illustrator to work consistantly within the convention of depicting clothed and standing animals.
His anthropormorphic vision of the world soon brought him fame and as a result he was elected President of the British National Cat Club in 1891.
In 1904 Louis Wain wrote a book entitled 'In Animal land with Louis Wain' which was a great success. During 1907 he invested all his savings into various Ceramic's with pictures based on his funny cats and sent most of them to America. Alas, while crossing the atlantic
the ship capsized and all Louis Wain ceramics went to the bottom of the sea. Due to this misfortune Louis Wain went bankrupt and decided to a temporary move to the United States. He produced strip cartoons for the New York American ( 1907-1910 ) and many other american comics, newspapers and magazines.
In 1910 he returned to England and over the next few years he continued to produce books and supply pictures to various comics, newspapers and magazines.
He continued drawing fanciful cats for various newspapers and comics near the end of the first world war. During this time in 1917 he was thinking of experimenting in animation and the film was to be called 'Pussyfoot'. Alas, he decided not to persue this project and so the world lost the chance of a genius of comic cat art moving into animation. This year was a turning point in the history of Louis Wain's cats. His sister caroline died and he fell off an Omnibus and hit his head.
After he recovered from these set backs his cats became more frenzied, surreal, jagged and pointy. During 1917 he was also diagnosed as a schizophrenic which alas, stayed with him for the rest of his life. During the onset of his desease at 57, Wain contnued to Paint, Draw and Sketch cats.
In 1924 due to the economic climate and the slow recovery of GB after WW1 Louis Wain Art became less popular and he fell into poverty when his mental health deteriated and finally his family had him certified Insane and he was commited to a pauper ward at Springfield Hospital ( Previously Surrey County Asylum ) at Tooting, London. During 1925 he was discovered by a visitor to the hospital painting his funny cat pictures. The visitor exclaimed that the artist pictures reminded him of Louis Wain's famous cats. Imagine his surprise when the Artist turned to the visitor and exclaimed he was indeed Louis Wain. After the vistor told the world of Louis Wain's hospitaization, his admirers started a campaign which included prime minister Ramsey Macdonald, HG Wells and King George who helped set up a foundation which was set up to enable Wain to spend the last few years of his life in comfort in private asylums including Bethlehem Hospital in a private room where his treatment continued. Some time in the late 1920's he was sent to Saint James Fields, Southwark where he continued to paint and draw his cats. In 1930 he was transferred to Napsbury Hospital near Saint Albans where he continued to paint and sketch until the end of his days. Exhibitions of his work were held in London in 1931 and 1937. On 4th. July Louis Wain died at Napsbury hospital. He is buried at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetary, Harrow Road, London NW10 ( next to Kensal Green Cemetary, London ) in the same buriel plot as his 5 sisters and parants.
One of the famous quotes during his lifetime was by HG Wells who said 'He invented a cat style, a cat society and a whole cat world'.
I am a collector and seller of Louis Wain 1860-1939 Funny Cats and Dogs on Artprints
To view over 100+ of his funny Cat and Dog Art Pictures Please click Here for my Louis Wain Art Pages.
Animal and Wildlife Artprints by artists from 1680-1950s
Various Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Wildlife on Modern Fine Art Prints by various artists from 1680-1950s.
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I have 4 types of BILLIARDS Playing Funny Dogs Art Pictures: 'The Hustler', Jack The Ripper', 'The Scratching Beagle', 'Hey One Leg On The Floor'.
I also have 13 Types of Sports Playing Funny BullDogs & Other Dog Breeds, on Artprints: 'The Golfing Slice', 'The Losing Bet', 'The Poker Friend', The Peeing Dogs', The Dogs Bath', 'The Motorbiking Dogs', 'The Driving & Drinking Dogs', 'The Partied Out Dogs', 'The Dogs Beer Drinking Competition', 'The Chess Playing Dogs', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 1', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 2', 'Football Playing and Spectating Dogs'.
Funny Dogs and Cats on 200+ Modern Fine Art Prints by Louis Wain 1860-1939 also various Kittens on Fine Art Prints by Victorian Artists.
Horses and Jockeys on Fine Art prints by Artists from 1680-1930s.
Lovebirds, Owls, Budgies, Eagles, Harriers on Fine Art Prints by artists from 1680-1950s.
Shooting, Hunting and Wildlife on Fine Art Pictures by various artists from 1680-1950s.
All pictures are 15 1/2” by 11 3/4" in size and are sold for £14 each + £8 P&P per Order.
**On Special Offer**Buy 4 for £56 & Free P&P**
Tel.44+ 02392-431503 or http://www.Fabprints.com
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I have 4 types of BILLIARDS Playing Funny Dogs Art Pictures: 'The Hustler', Jack The Ripper', 'The Scratching Beagle', 'Hey One Leg On The Floor'.
I also have 13 Types of Sports Playing Funny BullDogs & Other Dog Breeds, on Artprints: 'The Golfing Slice', 'The Losing Bet', 'The Poker Friend', The Peeing Dogs', The Dogs Bath', 'The Motorbiking Dogs', 'The Driving & Drinking Dogs', 'The Partied Out Dogs', 'The Dogs Beer Drinking Competition', 'The Chess Playing Dogs', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 1', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 2', 'Football Playing and Spectating Dogs'.
Funny Dogs and Cats on 200+ Modern Fine Art Prints by Louis Wain 1860-1939 also various Kittens on Fine Art Prints by Victorian Artists.
Horses and Jockeys on Fine Art prints by Artists from 1680-1930s.
Lovebirds, Owls, Budgies, Eagles, Harriers on Fine Art Prints by artists from 1680-1950s.
Shooting, Hunting and Wildlife on Fine Art Pictures by various artists from 1680-1950s.
All pictures are 15 1/2” by 11 3/4" in size and are sold for £14 each + £8 P&P per Order.
**On Special Offer**Buy 4 for £56 & Free P&P**
Tel.44+ 02392-431503 or http://www.Fabprints.com
Animal and Wildlife Artprints by artists from 1680-1950s
Various Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Wildlife on Modern Fine Art Prints by various artists from 1680-1950s.
http://www.Fabprints.com
I have 4 types of BILLIARDS Playing Funny Dogs Art Pictures: 'The Hustler', Jack The Ripper', 'The Scratching Beagle', 'Hey One Leg On The Floor'.
I also have 13 Types of Sports Playing Funny BullDogs & Other Dog Breeds, on Artprints: 'The Golfing Slice', 'The Losing Bet', 'The Poker Friend', The Peeing Dogs', The Dogs Bath', 'The Motorbiking Dogs', 'The Driving & Drinking Dogs', 'The Partied Out Dogs', 'The Dogs Beer Drinking Competition', 'The Chess Playing Dogs', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 1', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 2', 'Football Playing and Spectating Dogs'.
Funny Dogs and Cats on 200+ Modern Fine Art Prints by Louis Wain 1860-1939 also various Kittens on Fine Art Prints by Victorian Artists.
Horses and Jockeys on Fine Art prints by Artists from 1680-1930s.
Lovebirds, Owls, Budgies, Eagles, Harriers on Fine Art Prints by artists from 1680-1950s.
Shooting, Hunting and Wildlife on Fine Art Pictures by various artists from 1680-1950s.
All pictures are 15 1/2” by 11 3/4" in size and are sold for £14 each + £8 P&P per Order.
**On Special Offer**Buy 4 for £56 & Free P&P**
Tel.44+ 02392-431503 or http://www.Fabprints.com
http://www.Fabprints.com
I have 4 types of BILLIARDS Playing Funny Dogs Art Pictures: 'The Hustler', Jack The Ripper', 'The Scratching Beagle', 'Hey One Leg On The Floor'.
I also have 13 Types of Sports Playing Funny BullDogs & Other Dog Breeds, on Artprints: 'The Golfing Slice', 'The Losing Bet', 'The Poker Friend', The Peeing Dogs', The Dogs Bath', 'The Motorbiking Dogs', 'The Driving & Drinking Dogs', 'The Partied Out Dogs', 'The Dogs Beer Drinking Competition', 'The Chess Playing Dogs', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 1', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 2', 'Football Playing and Spectating Dogs'.
Funny Dogs and Cats on 200+ Modern Fine Art Prints by Louis Wain 1860-1939 also various Kittens on Fine Art Prints by Victorian Artists.
Horses and Jockeys on Fine Art prints by Artists from 1680-1930s.
Lovebirds, Owls, Budgies, Eagles, Harriers on Fine Art Prints by artists from 1680-1950s.
Shooting, Hunting and Wildlife on Fine Art Pictures by various artists from 1680-1950s.
All pictures are 15 1/2” by 11 3/4" in size and are sold for £14 each + £8 P&P per Order.
**On Special Offer**Buy 4 for £56 & Free P&P**
Tel.44+ 02392-431503 or http://www.Fabprints.com
Animal and Wildlife Artprints by artists from 1680-1950s
Various Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Wildlife on Modern Fine Art Prints by various artists from 1680-1950s.
http://www.Fabprints.com
I have 4 types of BILLIARDS Playing Funny Dogs Art Pictures: 'The Hustler', Jack The Ripper', 'The Scratching Beagle', 'Hey One Leg On The Floor'.
I also have 13 Types of Sports Playing Funny BullDogs & Other Dog Breeds, on Artprints: 'The Golfing Slice', 'The Losing Bet', 'The Poker Friend', The Peeing Dogs', The Dogs Bath', 'The Motorbiking Dogs', 'The Driving & Drinking Dogs', 'The Partied Out Dogs', 'The Dogs Beer Drinking Competition', 'The Chess Playing Dogs', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 1', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 2', 'Football Playing and Spectating Dogs'.
Funny Dogs and Cats on 200+ Modern Fine Art Prints by Louis Wain 1860-1939 also various Kittens on Fine Art Prints by Victorian Artists.
Horses and Jockeys on Fine Art prints by Artists from 1680-1930s.
Lovebirds, Owls, Budgies, Eagles, Harriers on Fine Art Prints by artists from 1680-1950s.
Shooting, Hunting and Wildlife on Fine Art Pictures by various artists from 1680-1950s.
All pictures are 15 1/2” by 11 3/4" in size and are sold for £14 each + £8 P&P per Order.
**On Special Offer**Buy 4 for £56 & Free P&P**
Tel.44+ 02392-431503 or http://www.Fabprints.com
http://www.Fabprints.com
I have 4 types of BILLIARDS Playing Funny Dogs Art Pictures: 'The Hustler', Jack The Ripper', 'The Scratching Beagle', 'Hey One Leg On The Floor'.
I also have 13 Types of Sports Playing Funny BullDogs & Other Dog Breeds, on Artprints: 'The Golfing Slice', 'The Losing Bet', 'The Poker Friend', The Peeing Dogs', The Dogs Bath', 'The Motorbiking Dogs', 'The Driving & Drinking Dogs', 'The Partied Out Dogs', 'The Dogs Beer Drinking Competition', 'The Chess Playing Dogs', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 1', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 2', 'Football Playing and Spectating Dogs'.
Funny Dogs and Cats on 200+ Modern Fine Art Prints by Louis Wain 1860-1939 also various Kittens on Fine Art Prints by Victorian Artists.
Horses and Jockeys on Fine Art prints by Artists from 1680-1930s.
Lovebirds, Owls, Budgies, Eagles, Harriers on Fine Art Prints by artists from 1680-1950s.
Shooting, Hunting and Wildlife on Fine Art Pictures by various artists from 1680-1950s.
All pictures are 15 1/2” by 11 3/4" in size and are sold for £14 each + £8 P&P per Order.
**On Special Offer**Buy 4 for £56 & Free P&P**
Tel.44+ 02392-431503 or http://www.Fabprints.com
Animal and Wildlife Artprints by artists from 1680-1950s
Various Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Wildlife on Modern Fine Art Prints by various artists from 1680-1950s.
http://www.Fabprints.com
I have 4 types of BILLIARDS Playing Funny Dogs Art Pictures: 'The Hustler', Jack The Ripper', 'The Scratching Beagle', 'Hey One Leg On The Floor'.
I also have 13 Types of Sports Playing Funny BullDogs & Other Dog Breeds, on Artprints: 'The Golfing Slice', 'The Losing Bet', 'The Poker Friend', The Peeing Dogs', The Dogs Bath', 'The Motorbiking Dogs', 'The Driving & Drinking Dogs', 'The Partied Out Dogs', 'The Dogs Beer Drinking Competition', 'The Chess Playing Dogs', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 1', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 2', 'Football Playing and Spectating Dogs'.
Funny Dogs and Cats on 200+ Modern Fine Art Prints by Louis Wain 1860-1939 also various Kittens on Fine Art Prints by Victorian Artists.
Horses and Jockeys on Fine Art prints by Artists from 1680-1930s.
Lovebirds, Owls, Budgies, Eagles, Harriers on Fine Art Prints by artists from 1680-1950s.
Shooting, Hunting and Wildlife on Fine Art Pictures by various artists from 1680-1950s.
All pictures are 15 1/2” by 11 3/4" in size and are sold for £14 each + £8 P&P per Order.
**On Special Offer**Buy 4 for £56 & Free P&P**
Tel.44+ 02392-431503 or http://www.Fabprints.com
http://www.Fabprints.com
I have 4 types of BILLIARDS Playing Funny Dogs Art Pictures: 'The Hustler', Jack The Ripper', 'The Scratching Beagle', 'Hey One Leg On The Floor'.
I also have 13 Types of Sports Playing Funny BullDogs & Other Dog Breeds, on Artprints: 'The Golfing Slice', 'The Losing Bet', 'The Poker Friend', The Peeing Dogs', The Dogs Bath', 'The Motorbiking Dogs', 'The Driving & Drinking Dogs', 'The Partied Out Dogs', 'The Dogs Beer Drinking Competition', 'The Chess Playing Dogs', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 1', 'The Dice Playing Dogs 2', 'Football Playing and Spectating Dogs'.
Funny Dogs and Cats on 200+ Modern Fine Art Prints by Louis Wain 1860-1939 also various Kittens on Fine Art Prints by Victorian Artists.
Horses and Jockeys on Fine Art prints by Artists from 1680-1930s.
Lovebirds, Owls, Budgies, Eagles, Harriers on Fine Art Prints by artists from 1680-1950s.
Shooting, Hunting and Wildlife on Fine Art Pictures by various artists from 1680-1950s.
All pictures are 15 1/2” by 11 3/4" in size and are sold for £14 each + £8 P&P per Order.
**On Special Offer**Buy 4 for £56 & Free P&P**
Tel.44+ 02392-431503 or http://www.Fabprints.com