Cats & Art

A celebration of some of the world's greatest cat paintings as well as an enlightening look at the history of cats by art historian Susie Hodge, this book features 50 great paintings from throughout history, featuring our feline friends. With an essay about each work of art and the artist as well as a separate piece about the individual cat and its breed, the book gives new perspective and depth to many of the world's best-loved pieces. Featuring notable works such as The Angora Cat by Jean-Honoré Fragonard and Marguerite Gérard, Sara Holding a Cat by Mary Cassatt and Girl with a Kitten by Lucian Freud, this informative and attractive new book will appeal to both art and cat lovers alike and forms part of a new series. Gemini MasterpiecesA treasured series celebrating 50 of the world’s greatest paintings throughout history, each on the theme of your favourite animal or plant to bring the story of the breeds and artworks to life.