1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Three kittens preparing for exhibition is a 1850 by Louis Wain, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Three fluffy cats sit in a cozy room, acting like people. The orange tabby on the left stands tall, holding a tiny violin bow. The middle cat, also orange, leans on a stool like a musician tuning up. The gray cat on the right sits cross-legged, holding a brush and a tiny paint palette, looking ready to paint. The cats wear little crowns, as if they’re royalty or performers. The floor has a colorful rug, and a small hat lies on the ground—maybe they’re dressing up for a show. If you like this playful style, look up Louis Wain for more cat art.
Louis William Wain was an English artist best known for his drawings of anthropomorphised cats and kittens.
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