Fine Art Print : Cat under laurel bush, looking at crust
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Cat under laurel bush, looking at crust
The cat sits under a laurel bush in the garden, looking at the crust, waiting to pounce on the first bird to swoop down for it. Date: 1937
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Media ID 7200523
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Baker Bobbity Bread Bush Cats Crust Laurel Margaret Predator Prey Waiting 1937
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the charm of yesteryears into your home with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating image of a feline friend in action. This timeless photograph, taken in 1937 from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, showcases a cat in a serene garden setting, intently focused on a bird's nest crust, poised to pounce. The lush laurel bush adds an air of tranquility and mystery to the scene. Experience the beauty and allure of fine art photography with this stunning addition to your collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 28.1cm (21" x 11.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this charming illustration from the 1930s, a sleek and alert cat sits in the dappled shade of a laurel bush in a quintessential English garden. The cat's piercing gaze is fixed on a crust of bread that lies on the ground nearby, its ears perked up and body poised for action. The scene is reminiscent of a classic children's book illustration, with the cat's silhouette framed by the intricately detailed leaves of the laurel bush. The year is 1937, and the world is in the midst of the Great Depression. Yet, in this idyllic garden, the simple pleasures of nature and the natural world still hold sway. The cat, a patient and cunning predator, waits for its prey to make a mistake, its instincts honed by centuries of evolution. The crust of bread, a common food for children in the 1930s, is a tantalizing lure for the birds that frequent the garden, oblivious to the lurking danger. The illustration is a beautiful example of the intricate detail and design that characterized the illustrations of the 1930s. The cat's sleek fur is rendered in meticulous detail, each strand of fur visible in the soft light filtering through the laurel leaves. The crumpled bread crust and the texture of the leaves add depth and dimension to the scene, transporting the viewer back in time to a simpler era. This illustration is a testament to the enduring appeal of the natural world and the simple pleasures of life. It is a reminder that even in the midst of hardship and uncertainty, there is beauty and wonder to be found in the world around us. And for the cat, the patient and persistent hunter, the garden offers a chance to exercise its instincts and satisfy its hunger.
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