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Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - beetle pies
Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - he has stomach ache from eating beetle pies.
circa 1910s
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Media ID 14339572
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Ache Beetle Cats Daddy Eating Humanised Illness Indigestion Pies Stomach Wain
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring a whimsical touch to your home decor with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the enchanting artwork of Louis Wain. This charming Daddy Cat illustration, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts the beloved feline character looking displeased after indulging in some beetle pies. The high-quality metal print is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and UV protected, ensuring your artwork remains vibrant and beautiful for years to come. Add a dash of vintage charm to your living space with this unique and eye-catching piece.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This charming and humorous illustration by the renowned British artist Louis Wain depicts his beloved character, Daddy Cat, experiencing a bout of indigestion after indulging in a meal of beetle pies. Dressed in a smart waistcoat and bowler hat, Daddy Cat clutches his stomach in discomfort, his face contorted in pain and embarrassment. The mischievous expression on his feline face, along with the exaggerated lines and playful details, add to the light-hearted and amusing nature of the scene. The beetle pies, a popular Victorian-era delicacy made from cooked beetles encased in pastry, are shown steaming on the table next to Daddy Cat. The comical contrast between the humanized cat enjoying a distinctly human meal and his subsequent reaction to it highlights Wain's unique ability to blend humor and anthropomorphism in his work. Louis Wain's Daddy Cat series, which began in the late 1800s and continued into the 1920s, brought joy and laughter to countless people during the 1910s, a time when the world was going through significant social and political changes. Wain's whimsical and imaginative illustrations of cats in various human situations were a welcome escape from the harsh realities of everyday life. This photograph print, taken from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the enduring appeal of Wain's work. The image is a testament to the power of art to evoke emotion and bring a smile to our faces, even during moments of discomfort and indigestion.
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