Framed Print : Cat under laurel bush, looking at crust
Framed Photos 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
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Cat under laurel bush, looking at crust" print from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This charming vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to a serene garden setting in 1937. Witness the intense focus of the elegant feline as it waits, poised under the lush shade of a laurel bush. The cat's piercing gaze is fixed on a bird, its crusty treat momentarily forgotten. The intricate details and rich colors of this timeless photograph are sure to add character and warmth to any room. Bring a touch of nostalgia and whimsy to your home decor with this beautiful framed print. Each Media Storehouse Framed Print is carefully crafted, ensuring the highest quality and protection for your new artwork. Experience the joy of owning a piece of history, as you proudly display this exquisite cat print in your living space.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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