Louis wain kitten book

Louis wain was born on 5 august 1860 clerkenwell in london. His cats are often humorous, but theres a sad story why louis began drawing cats. It was about three inches square with a picture on every right hand page and rhyming verses on the opposite page. Eight fullpage color including one doublepage illustrations and fortynine smaller color. In his later years he may have suffered from schizophrenia although this claim is widely disputed among many specialists if this is true or not, which, according to some. Counting with goldfish bowls the louis wain kitten book louis wains cat illustrations are famous and highly collectible. Ortiz for her wonderful translation of louis wain kitten book into spanish. It was entitled, innocently enough, the louis wain kitten book. Louis william wain 5 august 1860 4 july 1939 was an english artist best known for his drawings, which consistently featured anthropomorphized largeeyed cats and kittens. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The louis wain kitten book by louis wain goodreads.

This book contains several illustrations of a cat called peter. Louis wain 5 august 1860 4 july 1939 was an english artist and diagnosed schizophrenic who made a name from drawing selfconscious, trippy and anthropomorphic cats and kittens. Louis wain was born in london in 1860, the eldest child of william, a textile traveller, and felicia, a designer of carpets. Mar 27, 2018 undeterred by this lukewarm reception, wains big break finally came in 1886, when he was asked to illustrate the special holiday issue of the the illustrated london news, known as a kitten s christmas party. With a wealth of wains most famous drawings, as well as rare writings by and about the artist, this is an ideal book for both wain fans and catlovers in general. 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. His images of kitties were cranked out and reproduced in vast numbers, creating an inexhaustible reservoir of catty charm. Louis william wain paintings for sale louis william wain. Having wains name on the front cover, virtually guaranteed high sales. Between 1900 and 1910, a huge number of books appeared with titles such as. A beautifully illustrated hardback book of 80 pages 22 x 20cm, with 62 pictures, 32 in color, of some of louis wain s most famous and enchanting drawings. Some researchers have suggested that it is possible that louis wain contracted schizophrenia as opposed to developing it. An ever evolving collection of books, vintage images, and other things mostly related to reading, libraries, and information.

An unusual piece, three works bound as one in a red leather and black buckram binding. He was born with a cleft palate which meant he was kept off school for a considerable part of his childhood. Wain was the only boy in a household of five sisters where he remained until the age of 23 when he married his sisters governess, emily richardson. The colorful, dancing, psychedelic cats of louis wain artsy. Louis wains cats written by michael parkin and published by thames and hudson in 1983 isbn. At the age of thirty, his youngest sister was certified as insane, and admitted to an.

Nov 03, 2016 louis wain, kitten book david brass rare books. The cats and kittens are depicted with large, wide eyes, often with crazy. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Oct 29, 2014 louis wain was born into a working class family in victorian england in 1860. Louis wain s most popular book is louis wain s cats. Louis wain was a british artist in the late 19th and early 20th. New listingthe picture book of kittens by jessie pope. Jul 03, 2018 louis wain 5 august 1860 4 july 1939 was an english artist and diagnosed schizophrenic who made a name from drawing selfconscious, trippy and anthropomorphic cats and kittens. He invented a cat style, a cat society, a whole cat world, the author h.

Louis wain was one of the most popular commercial illustrators in the history of england. They are all in color and include the best of wains work. Jan 04, 2017 louis william wain 1860 1939 was an english artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised largeeyed cats and kittens. Louis william wain was born on august 5, 1860 in clerkenwell in london. Xx111 1081901 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stuart turnbulls guide to selling louis wains cats. Somebodys pussies, this book belongs to caption filled in, original clothbacked boards. Louis wain was an english illustrator best known for his drawings, which consistently featured anthropomorphised largeeyed cats and kittens around turning of the 20th century. All of the 18 prints shown above are taken from one book. Cats in the 19th century part 7cats in artlouis wain. At the peak of his powers, he cranked out 1500 original paintings and sketches of cats every year. The truly outstanding feature of this book, however, is the pictures.

Louis wain has 29 books on goodreads with 404 ratings. Heather latimer, geoffrey hutchisoncleeves, louis wain on. 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. The kitten of the title was a mischievous creature with big eyes and a habit of getting into trouble. The psychedelic madness of louis wains cats dangerous minds. Despite phenomenal success, money troubles start to build up. In 1886, wains first drawing of anthropomorphised cats was published in the christmas issue of the illustrated london news, titled a kittens christmas party. Louis wain kitten book 01tlw childrens books online. It has a lot of biographical information about louis wain with wonderful illustrations and references to other books on wain. They are all in color and include the best of wain s work. Books by louis wain author of louis wains cats goodreads.

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. To the front is a gift inscription from the author of the first work. The book is printed on quality paper in beautiful colors and has a sturdy hardback cover. He was the first of six children, and the only male child. Louis william wain 1860 1939 was an english artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised largeeyed cats and kittens. This wain retrospect will put a smile on everyones face. Louis wain was a british artist best known for his bizarre paintings and prints of anthropomorphized cats playing golf or having tea. A fictionalized biography of louis wain 18601939 plus over 65 kitten pictures. Louis wain nietzsche girard mimetism nietzsche girard. His father was a textile trader and embroiderer, his mother was french. The life and cats of louis wain world collectors net.

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. See more ideas about louis wain cats, cat art, vintage cat. The result was a kittens christmas party containing over 150 cats and took wain nearly two weeks to complete. It is not, i think, too farfetched to speculate that louis wains having met peter changed the course of domestic history. Louis wain mummy or daddy cat and kitten library large 20cm or 8 ceramic tile suitable for kitchen bathroom living room walls splash backs styleonatile 4. The louis wain kitten book 1903 cats cradle 1908 louis wains cat painting book c. The english artist louis wains 18601939, depictions of cats in art during the victorian era caused their popularity to rise to a height not known since they were first worshipped as the goddess bast.

An interesting book which fits together the artists life into a picture every bit as. Louis wain was born into a working class family in victorian england in 1860. Louis wain part 3 louis william wain 1860 1939 was an english artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised largeeyed cats and kittens. The louis wain nursery book, the louis wain kitten book, with louis wain in fairyland. Louis wain would have been important if he had only been the greatest master ever of cute and anthropomorphic felinity, which, around the turn of the 20th century, he was. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Undeterred by this lukewarm reception, wains big break finally came in 1886, when he was asked to illustrate the special holiday issue of the the illustrated london news, known as a kitten s christmas party. As a child he was regarded as physically weak, not starting school until the age of 10 where his academic performance was indifferent, and from which he played truant frequently. When he did eventually go to school, he spent most of his time playing truant wandering the city people watching. Wain louis a cat alphabet, neat ink ownership inscription, original clothbacked boards with mounted colour illustration to upper cover, minor bumping to spine ends and corners, light marking to upper cover, but a sharp and excellent example overall, 1914. Mar 14, 2014 the english artist louis wains 18601939, depictions of cats in art during the victorian era caused their popularity to rise to a height not known since they were first worshipped as the goddess bast. Louis wain has 29 books on goodreads with 402 ratings.