Cats - canvas

What do we see in this work of art?

The artwork “Cats” is an example of art from the mid to late 1800s in North America. The exact date of creation is unknown. Today you can find this work of art at the Boston Public Library. This mural comes from the American artist Virginia Janus and shows a colorful, somewhat crazy collection of black and white kittens, which are finely separated according to their fur color. The black cats have large, colorful collars around their necks that seem almost absurd due to their size. Cats' opinions on fashion tastes also differ. She ranges from relaxed to angry. The lower part of the mural is more peaceful. The white cats are shown here, which also wear colorful but significantly smaller bows around their necks. They are more peaceful and lie relaxed on the floor.

Where can this mural hang?

A canvas print of the artwork “Cats” carries an extremely playful and unique energy. It's not just a cat mural that's around 150 years old. In our online art gallery we see it as a pioneer of today's Instagram and Co. photos. After all, there are countless cat photographs of all kinds today, but Virginia Janus was a whole century ahead of the mainstream. A canvas print of the work of art is particularly suitable in a children's room, living room and for every cat lover.

Image resolution quality

Original image size: 4870 x 2892 px, 300 dpi, 24 bit

Those

This work of art is made by the Boston Public Library made available.

• original title: Cats
• Artist: Janus, Virginia
• Publisher: L. Prang & Co.
• Datum: that. 1861–1897
• Format: Prints
• Genre: Chromolithographs Still life prints
• Location: Boston Public Library / Arts Department / Box 100 - Animals (shelf locator)
• Collection (local): Louis Prang & Company Collection

We regularly donate to the library using the links below. 

• https://www.associatesbpl.org/donate/ or 
• http://www.supportbpl.org/ways-to-give.html