A century ago illustrator Louis Wain was a household name. Who was the man behind the cat drawings?

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 6 also. This is part 7 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: 1915c Leap Frog pen, ink and watercolour 1916 Louis Wain's Little Soldiers published by Hutchinson & Co., London 39 coloured illustrations 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 The Cat Scouts by Jessie Pope published by Blackie & Son Ltd., London 1916 The Cat Scouts by Jessie Pope published by Blackie & Son Ltd., London 1916 The Cat Scouts by Jessie Pope published by Blackie & Son Ltd., London 1916 World War 1 postcards: But "Things like this you know must be, after a famous victory" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard Christmas Greetings "A Prisoner of War" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard Birthday Greetings "At last!" (We Shell) Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard Birthday Greetings. I'm All Right, Are You? Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard Cheer Up! You can still post me for a halfpenny! Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard Have YOU done your bit? If not - why not? Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard * * * * * 1917 Cats at Play published by Blackie & Son 1917 Cats at Play published by Blackie & Son 1917 Cats at Play published by Blackie & Son 1917 Cats at Play published by Blackie & Son 1917 Cats at Play published by Blackie & Son 1917 Cinderella and other Fairy Tales by Louis Wain 1919-22c "The Mascot Cat" Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain made in Czechoslovakia 1919c With Louis Wain in Pussyland die-cut card covers Father Tuck's Hurrah Series 1919c With Louis Wain in Pussyland die-cut page "We are seven" 1920 Such Fun published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., London 1920 Such Fun published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., London 1920 Such Fun published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., London 1920 Such Fun published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., London 1920 Tinker, Tailor illustrated by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1920 Tinker, Tailor "The Clever Tinker" 1920 Tinker, Tailor "The Collision" 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor illustrated by Louis Wain 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor "Presenting Arms" 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor "The Busy Tailor" 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor "First in the Fight" 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor 1920c Music in Pussytown - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck 1920c Music in Pussytown - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck 1920c Music in Pussytown - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck 1920c Music in Pussytown - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck 1921 Louis Wain's Annual published by Hutchinson & Co Ltd, London 1924c "The Beginning of Wisdom" jigsaw puzzle published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1925 Fidgety Phil and Other Tales Father Tuck's "Little Pets" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1925 Fidgety Phil and Other Tales Father Tuck's "Little Pets" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1925 Fidgety Phil and Other Tales Father Tuck's "Little Pets" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1925 Fidgety Phil and Other Tales Father Tuck's "Little Pets" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1925 Somebody's Pussies by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1926 I'll tell you a Tale Father Tuck's "Furry Mascot" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 9 also. This is part 10 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: "Family Fun" cover by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Christmas Time in Catland" "Family Fun" illustration by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Fun in Dogland with Louis Wain Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Fun in Dogland with Louis Wain Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "I'm tired of waiting!" postcard published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Mixed Pickles by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Welcome Gift" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Mixed Sweets" from "My Playtime Book" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Motor-Car Pirates My Mascot Postcard Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons My Mascot Postcard Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons My Mascot Postcard Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "One of the K-nuts" postcard "Paws and Claws" postcard Playtime in Pussyland book cover Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Postcard Seaside Joys Set title; Stripes to the front "Five to Four on!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Stripes to the front "Love Tales" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Stripes to the front "Woman came after man, and it has been after him ever since! Lucky man!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Come and try" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "I don't think!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "I'm afraid it won't keep down!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Keep it down that's the thing!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Oh that this too, too solid flesh would melt" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Perhaps if I hold my nose it will go down easier!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Tea time" The Catland ABC by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons The Painter postcard The Student postcard "The Photographer on the Sands" Wrench Series postcard The Tale of Naughty Kitty Cat illustrated by Louis Wain "There's luck for you!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Theres a mouse in that corner!" Three Little Kittens by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Pictureland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Three Little Kittens by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Pictureland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Three Little Kittens by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Pictureland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Three of Kissingen" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Throw physic to the dogs." postcard "To My Valentine" postcard Toms Night Out "Trespassers Will be Scratched / Dressing Room" "Trouble for the Cat Scouts" postcard Two kittens "Under the Mistletoe" postcard "We had a pleasant journey" postcard "Weather" "Will you be my Valentine?" postcard Late works from Louis Wain's so-called "Schzophrenic" period - to recap: When his sisters could no longer cope with his erratic and occasionally violent behaviour, Wain was finally committed to a pauper ward of Springfield Mental Hospital in Tooting, London, in 1924. A year later, he was discovered there and his circumstances were widely publicised, leading to appeals from such figures as H.G. Wells and the personal intervention of the Prime Minister. Wain was transferred to the Bethlem Royal Hospital in Southwark, and again in 1930 to Napsbury Hospital near St Albans in Hertfordshire, north of London. This hospital was relatively pleasant, with a garden and colony of cats, and he spent his final 15 years there in peace. While he became increasingly deluded, his erratic mood swings subsided, and he continued drawing for pleasure. His work from this period is marked by bright colours, flowers, and intricate and abstract patterns, though his primary subject remained the same.

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 9 also. This is part 10 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: "Family Fun" cover by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Christmas Time in Catland" "Family Fun" illustration by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Fun in Dogland with Louis Wain Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Fun in Dogland with Louis Wain Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "I'm tired of waiting!" postcard published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Mixed Pickles by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Welcome Gift" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Mixed Sweets" from "My Playtime Book" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Motor-Car Pirates My Mascot Postcard Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons My Mascot Postcard Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons My Mascot Postcard Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "One of the K-nuts" postcard "Paws and Claws" postcard Playtime in Pussyland book cover Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Postcard Seaside Joys Set title; Stripes to the front "Five to Four on!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Stripes to the front "Love Tales" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Stripes to the front "Woman came after man, and it has been after him ever since! Lucky man!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Come and try" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "I don't think!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "I'm afraid it won't keep down!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Keep it down that's the thing!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Oh that this too, too solid flesh would melt" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Perhaps if I hold my nose it will go down easier!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Tea time" The Catland ABC by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons The Painter postcard The Student postcard "The Photographer on the Sands" Wrench Series postcard The Tale of Naughty Kitty Cat illustrated by Louis Wain "There's luck for you!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Theres a mouse in that corner!" Three Little Kittens by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Pictureland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Three Little Kittens by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Pictureland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Three Little Kittens by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Pictureland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Three of Kissingen" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Throw physic to the dogs." postcard "To My Valentine" postcard Toms Night Out "Trespassers Will be Scratched / Dressing Room" "Trouble for the Cat Scouts" postcard Two kittens "Under the Mistletoe" postcard "We had a pleasant journey" postcard "Weather" "Will you be my Valentine?" postcard Late works from Louis Wain's so-called "Schzophrenic" period - to recap: When his sisters could no longer cope with his erratic and occasionally violent behaviour, Wain was finally committed to a pauper ward of Springfield Mental Hospital in Tooting, London, in 1924. A year later, he was discovered there and his circumstances were widely publicised, leading to appeals from such figures as H.G. Wells and the personal intervention of the Prime Minister. Wain was transferred to the Bethlem Royal Hospital in Southwark, and again in 1930 to Napsbury Hospital near St Albans in Hertfordshire, north of London. This hospital was relatively pleasant, with a garden and colony of cats, and he spent his final 15 years there in peace. While he became increasingly deluded, his erratic mood swings subsided, and he continued drawing for pleasure. His work from this period is marked by bright colours, flowers, and intricate and abstract patterns, though his primary subject remained the same.

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. In 1886, Wain's first drawing of anthropomorphised cats was published in the Christmas issue of the Illustrated London News, titled "A Kittens' Christmas Party". The illustration depicted 150 cats that remain on all fours, unclothed, and without the variety of human-like expression that would characterise Wain's later work. Under the pseudonym of George Henri Thompson, he illustrated numerous books for children by Clifton Bingham published by Ernest Nister. 1886 A Kittens' Christmas Party Illustrated London News In subsequent years, Wain's cats began to walk upright, smile broadly and use other exaggerated facial expressions, and would wear sophisticated, contemporary clothing. Wain's illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Such anthropomorphic portrayals of animals were very popular in Victorian England and were often found in prints, on greeting cards and in satirical illustrations. Wain was a prolific artist over the next thirty years, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. He illustrated about one hundred children's books, and his work appeared in papers, journals, and magazines, including the Louis Wain Annual, which ran from 1901 to 1915. His work was also regularly reproduced on picture postcards, and these are highly sought after by collectors today. In 1898 and 1911 he was chairman of the National Cat Club. 1901 Louis Wain's Annual ( No. 1 of 15 ) published by Anthony Treherne & Co. Ltd. Despite his popularity, Wain suffered financial difficulty throughout his life. He remained responsible for supporting his mother and sisters, and had little business sense. Wain was modest, naive and easily exploited, ill-equipped for bargaining in the world of publishing. He often sold his drawings outright, retaining no rights over their reproduction. He was easily misled, and occasionally found himself duped by the promise of a new invention or other money-making scheme. He travelled to New York in 1907, where he drew some comic strips such as Cats About Town and Grimalkin, for Hearst newspapers. His work was widely admired, although his critical attitude towards the city made him the subject of sniping in the press. He returned home with even less money than before, due to imprudent investment in a new type of oil lamp. When his sisters could no longer cope with his erratic and occasionally violent behaviour, he was finally committed to a pauper ward of Springfield Mental Hospital in Tooting, London, in 1924. A year later, he was discovered there and his circumstances were widely publicised, leading to appeals from such figures as H.G. Wells and the personal intervention of the Prime Minister. Wain was transferred to the Bethlem Royal Hospital in Southwark, and again in 1930 to Napsbury Hospital near St Albans in Hertfordshire, north of London. This hospital was relatively pleasant, with a garden and colony of cats, and he spent his final 15 years there in peace. While he became increasingly deluded, his erratic mood swings subsided, and he continued drawing for pleasure. His work from this period is marked by bright colours, flowers, and intricate and abstract patterns, though his primary subject remained the same. This is part 1 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: 1886 Madame Tabby's Establishment published by MacMillan and Co., London and New York 1886 Madame Tabby's Establishment published by MacMillan and Co., London and New York 1886 Madame Tabby's Establishment published by MacMillan and Co., London and New York 1886 Madame Tabby's Establishment published by MacMillan and Co., London and New York 1886 Madame Tabby's Establishment published by MacMillan and Co., London and New York 1886 Madame Tabby's Establishment published by MacMillan and Co., London and New York 1886 Madame Tabby's Establishment published by MacMillan and Co., London and New York 1888 Our Farm published by J. Clarke and Co., London 1888 Our Farm published by J. Clarke and Co., London 1888 Our Farm published by J. Clarke and Co., London 1888 Our Farm published by J. Clarke and Co., London 1888 Our Farm published by J. Clarke and Co., London 1888 Our Farm published by J. Clarke and Co., London 1888 Our Farm published by J. Clarke and Co., London 1890 Dreams by French Firesides published by Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh 1890 Dreams by French Firesides published by Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh 1890 Dreams by French Firesides published by Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh 1890 Happy Hours with Louis Wain published by Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh 1890s Fairy Tales published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd 1890s Fairy Tales published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd 1890s Fairy Tales published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd 1890s Fairy Tales published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd 1891 Peter, Cat o' One Tail 1893 Old Rabbit, The Voodoo and Other Sorcerers published by T. Fisher Unwin, London 1893 Old Rabbit, The Voodoo and Other Sorcerers published by T. Fisher Unwin, London 1893 Old Rabbit, The Voodoo and Other Sorcerers published by T. Fisher Unwin, London 1893 Old Rabbit, The Voodoo and Other Sorcerers published by T. Fisher Unwin, London 1896 Miss Lovemouse’s Letters published by Nelson and Son 1898 Jingles, Jokes, and Funny Folks published by Ernest Nister 1898 Jingles, Jokes, and Funny Folks published by Ernest Nister 1898 Jingles, Jokes, and Funny Folks published by Ernest Nister 1898 Jingles, Jokes, and Funny Folks published by Ernest Nister 1898 Jingles, Jokes, and Funny Folks published by Ernest Nister 1898 The Monkey that Would Not Kill published by Hodder and Stoughton, London 1898 The Monkey that Would Not Kill published by Hodder and Stoughton, London "Tricky Upset Everything" 1898 The Monkey that Would Not Kill published by Hodder and Stoughton, London "Next Morning Tricky was Still There" 1898 The Monkey that Would Not Kill published by Hodder and Stoughton, London "He Began with the Parrot" 1898 The Monkey that Would Not Kill published by Hodder and Stoughton, London "The Most Precious of All is Gum" 1899 Pussies and Puppies by Louis Wain published by S.W. Partridge and Co., London 1899 Pussies and Puppies by Louis Wain published by S.W. Partridge and Co., London 1899 Pussies and Puppies by Louis Wain published by S.W. Partridge and Co., London 1899 Pussies and Puppies by Louis Wain published by S.W. Partridge and Co., London 1899 Pussies and Puppies by Louis Wain published by S.W. Partridge and Co., London 1900 The Dandy Lion published by Ernest Nister and E. P. Dutton and Co., London 1900c Pussies at Work by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd 1900c Pussies at Work by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd 1900c Pussies at Work by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd 1901 Cats by Tabitha Grimalkin published by Sands and Company 1901 Pa Cats, Ma Cats, and their Kittens published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd 1901 Ping-Pong As seen by Louis Wain front cover published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd 1901 Ping-Pong As seen by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd 1901 Ping-Pong As seen by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd 1901 Ping-Pong As seen by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd 1901 Rough Riders Calendar for 1901 published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Co. Ltd

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 7 also. This is part 8 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: 1928 "Loads of Good Luck" calendar for 1929 cloth material with glass eyes 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascot Series 1 "The Book Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascot Series 1 "The Gentleman's Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascot Series 1 "The Lady's Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascot Series 1 "The Merry Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascot Series 1 "The Skipping Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascot Series 1 "The Twin Mascots" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 1 "The Contented Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 1 "The Dancer's Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 1 "The Dandy's Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 1 "The Dreamland Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 2 "The Doctor's Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 2 "The Huntsman's Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 2 "The Lucky Day Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 2 "The Play-Time Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 2 "The Talker's Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 2 "The Visitor's Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 3 "Runner's Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 3 "The Garden Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 3 "The Meal-Time Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 3 "The Writer's Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 4 "The Knut's Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 4 "The Society Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 4 "The Unlucky Day Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930 Set title; Louis Wain Mascots Series 4 "The Witty Mascot" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1930c Green Eyes crayon 22.9 x 19 cm 1932c My Wallpaper gouache 22.2 x 19 cm 1934 Louis Wain's Great Big Midget Book published by Dean & Son Ltd., London 1935c "The Laughing Cat" Ceramic designed by Louis Wain for Wilkinson's Royal Staffordshire Pottery, UK 1938 Set title; Mikado "Flowers of Japan" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1938 Set title; Mikado "Great Expectations" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1938 Set title; Mikado "Jappy and Happy" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1938 Set title; Mikado "The Introduction" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1938 Set title; Mikado "The Play's the thing" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1938 Set title; Mikado "We won't go home till morning" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck A Catastrophe A Consultation postcard An Extra Tasty Glass "Don't give me away" A Fishy Story postcard A Frolic in Fairyland board puzzle game A Kiss for my Valentine postcard A Warm Christmas "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck Brown Tabby Persian postcard Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat and Kitten Cat and Roses Cat at Work with Glasses ink and watercolour 13 x 18 cm Cat Fishing Cat Life by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck Cat Life by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck Cat Life "Bowled!" by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck Cat Life "The Football Match" by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck

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Rainbow cat by Louis Wain I love this cat's "OOOhh" expression!

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 6 also. This is part 7 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: 1915c Leap Frog pen, ink and watercolour 1916 Louis Wain's Little Soldiers published by Hutchinson & Co., London 39 coloured illustrations 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 Merry Times with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1916 The Cat Scouts by Jessie Pope published by Blackie & Son Ltd., London 1916 The Cat Scouts by Jessie Pope published by Blackie & Son Ltd., London 1916 The Cat Scouts by Jessie Pope published by Blackie & Son Ltd., London 1916 World War 1 postcards: But "Things like this you know must be, after a famous victory" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard Christmas Greetings "A Prisoner of War" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard Birthday Greetings "At last!" (We Shell) Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard Birthday Greetings. I'm All Right, Are You? Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard Cheer Up! You can still post me for a halfpenny! Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard Have YOU done your bit? If not - why not? Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard * * * * * 1917 Cats at Play published by Blackie & Son 1917 Cats at Play published by Blackie & Son 1917 Cats at Play published by Blackie & Son 1917 Cats at Play published by Blackie & Son 1917 Cats at Play published by Blackie & Son 1917 Cinderella and other Fairy Tales by Louis Wain 1919-22c "The Mascot Cat" Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain made in Czechoslovakia 1919c With Louis Wain in Pussyland die-cut card covers Father Tuck's Hurrah Series 1919c With Louis Wain in Pussyland die-cut page "We are seven" 1920 Such Fun published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., London 1920 Such Fun published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., London 1920 Such Fun published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., London 1920 Such Fun published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., London 1920 Tinker, Tailor illustrated by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1920 Tinker, Tailor "The Clever Tinker" 1920 Tinker, Tailor "The Collision" 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor illustrated by Louis Wain 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor "Presenting Arms" 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor "The Busy Tailor" 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor "First in the Fight" 1920 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor 1920c Music in Pussytown - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck 1920c Music in Pussytown - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck 1920c Music in Pussytown - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck 1920c Music in Pussytown - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck 1921 Louis Wain's Annual published by Hutchinson & Co Ltd, London 1924c "The Beginning of Wisdom" jigsaw puzzle published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1925 Fidgety Phil and Other Tales Father Tuck's "Little Pets" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1925 Fidgety Phil and Other Tales Father Tuck's "Little Pets" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1925 Fidgety Phil and Other Tales Father Tuck's "Little Pets" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1925 Fidgety Phil and Other Tales Father Tuck's "Little Pets" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1925 Somebody's Pussies by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1926 I'll tell you a Tale Father Tuck's "Furry Mascot" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 4 also. This is part 5 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: 1907 Louis Wain's Annual published by Bemrose & Sons Ltd, London 1907 Louis Wain's Annual published by Bemrose & Sons Ltd, London 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "A Sermon on Sulphur" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "Be brave dear, it's all for your good!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "Down it!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "Here's Health!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "Theyll take the smell away Sir!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "You'll like it better as you go on dear!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1908 "Merry Motorists" calendar for 1909 published by Raphael Tuck 1909 Cat's Cradle book cover (UK) 1908 Cat’s Cradle published by Dodge Publishing Co., New York 1908 Cat’s Cradle published by Dodge Publishing Co., New York 1908 Cat’s Cradle published by Dodge Publishing Co., New York 1908 Louis Wain's Annual published by Bemrose & Sons Ltd, London 1909 Fairyland Picture-Building by Louis Wain "A Feast in Fairyland" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909 Fairyland Picture-Building by Louis Wain "A Frolic in Fairyland" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909 Fairyland Picture-Building by Louis Wain "Fun in Fairyland" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909 Fairyland Picture-Building by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "A Dandy" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "A Gay Bachelor" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "A heavy Sportsman" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "A Scotch Laddie" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "Bill Sykes" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "The Latest" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Title page 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909-10 Louis Wain's Annual published by George Allen & Sons, London 1910 Louis Wain's Annual published by George Allen & Sons, London 1910 Louis Wain's Annual published by George Allen & Sons, London 1910 Louis Wain's Dog Mascot Postcard Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Louis Wain's Dog Mascot Postcard Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Merry Motorists Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Two Cats at Large by Louis Wain published by George Routledge & Sons Ltd., London 1910 Two Cats at Large by Louis Wain published by George Routledge & Sons Ltd., London

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Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 9 also. This is part 10 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: "Family Fun" cover by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Christmas Time in Catland" "Family Fun" illustration by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Fun in Dogland with Louis Wain Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Fun in Dogland with Louis Wain Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "I'm tired of waiting!" postcard published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Mixed Pickles by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Welcome Gift" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Mixed Sweets" from "My Playtime Book" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Motor-Car Pirates My Mascot Postcard Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons My Mascot Postcard Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons My Mascot Postcard Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "One of the K-nuts" postcard "Paws and Claws" postcard Playtime in Pussyland book cover Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Postcard Seaside Joys Set title; Stripes to the front "Five to Four on!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Stripes to the front "Love Tales" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Stripes to the front "Woman came after man, and it has been after him ever since! Lucky man!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Come and try" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "I don't think!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "I'm afraid it won't keep down!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Keep it down that's the thing!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Oh that this too, too solid flesh would melt" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Perhaps if I hold my nose it will go down easier!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Tea time" The Catland ABC by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons The Painter postcard The Student postcard "The Photographer on the Sands" Wrench Series postcard The Tale of Naughty Kitty Cat illustrated by Louis Wain "There's luck for you!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Theres a mouse in that corner!" Three Little Kittens by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Pictureland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Three Little Kittens by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Pictureland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Three Little Kittens by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Pictureland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Three of Kissingen" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Throw physic to the dogs." postcard "To My Valentine" postcard Toms Night Out "Trespassers Will be Scratched / Dressing Room" "Trouble for the Cat Scouts" postcard Two kittens "Under the Mistletoe" postcard "We had a pleasant journey" postcard "Weather" "Will you be my Valentine?" postcard Late works from Louis Wain's so-called "Schzophrenic" period - to recap: When his sisters could no longer cope with his erratic and occasionally violent behaviour, Wain was finally committed to a pauper ward of Springfield Mental Hospital in Tooting, London, in 1924. A year later, he was discovered there and his circumstances were widely publicised, leading to appeals from such figures as H.G. Wells and the personal intervention of the Prime Minister. Wain was transferred to the Bethlem Royal Hospital in Southwark, and again in 1930 to Napsbury Hospital near St Albans in Hertfordshire, north of London. This hospital was relatively pleasant, with a garden and colony of cats, and he spent his final 15 years there in peace. While he became increasingly deluded, his erratic mood swings subsided, and he continued drawing for pleasure. His work from this period is marked by bright colours, flowers, and intricate and abstract patterns, though his primary subject remained the same.

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 4 also. This is part 5 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: 1907 Louis Wain's Annual published by Bemrose & Sons Ltd, London 1907 Louis Wain's Annual published by Bemrose & Sons Ltd, London 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "A Sermon on Sulphur" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "Be brave dear, it's all for your good!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "Down it!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "Here's Health!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "Theyll take the smell away Sir!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "You'll like it better as you go on dear!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1908 "Merry Motorists" calendar for 1909 published by Raphael Tuck 1909 Cat's Cradle book cover (UK) 1908 Cat’s Cradle published by Dodge Publishing Co., New York 1908 Cat’s Cradle published by Dodge Publishing Co., New York 1908 Cat’s Cradle published by Dodge Publishing Co., New York 1908 Louis Wain's Annual published by Bemrose & Sons Ltd, London 1909 Fairyland Picture-Building by Louis Wain "A Feast in Fairyland" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909 Fairyland Picture-Building by Louis Wain "A Frolic in Fairyland" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909 Fairyland Picture-Building by Louis Wain "Fun in Fairyland" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909 Fairyland Picture-Building by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "A Dandy" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "A Gay Bachelor" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "A heavy Sportsman" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "A Scotch Laddie" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "Bill Sykes" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "The Latest" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Title page 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909-10 Louis Wain's Annual published by George Allen & Sons, London 1910 Louis Wain's Annual published by George Allen & Sons, London 1910 Louis Wain's Annual published by George Allen & Sons, London 1910 Louis Wain's Dog Mascot Postcard Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Louis Wain's Dog Mascot Postcard Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Merry Motorists Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Two Cats at Large by Louis Wain published by George Routledge & Sons Ltd., London 1910 Two Cats at Large by Louis Wain published by George Routledge & Sons Ltd., London

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 3 also. This is part 4 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: 1905 An Excellent Idea! 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Gulliver et Lilliput" ( Gulliver's Travels ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "A la cuisinè" ( Cinderella ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques " La belle au bois dormant" ( Sleeping Beauty ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques " Promenade en Automobile" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "L'embuscade" ( Al Baba and the Forty Thieves ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "La chat botté" ( Puss in Boots ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Le déjeuner de Minet" ( Little Jack Horner ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Le gôuter de Melle Mistigri" ( Little Miss Muffet ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Présentation" ( My Friend Mr. Fox ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Un accident de vitesse" ( Jack and Jill ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Un professeur de gynastique" ( Jack and the Beanstalk ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Une vive émotion" ( The Babes in the Woods ) postcard by Raphael Tuck 1905 Louis Wain's Annual published by P.S. King & Son, London 1905 Set title; Humourous Comic Cats "An Amateur Reciter" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 Set title; Humourous Comic Cats "I will have a new hat!" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 Set title; Humourous Comic Cats "Sister Mary Jane's Top-note" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 Set title; Humourous Comic Cats "The Novel Reader" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 Set title; Humourous Comic Cats "Wallflowers" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 Set title; Humourous Comic Cats "Wallflowers" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905c Mixed Pickles 'bottled' by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905c Mixed Pickles 'bottled' by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905c Mixed Pickles 'bottled' by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905c Mixed Pickles 'bottled' by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905c Mixed Pickles 'bottled' by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906 At the Play. "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906 At the Play. An Exciting Moment. "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906 Fun at the Zoo published by Collins Clear Type Press 1906 Louis Wain's Annual published by John F Shaw & Co. Ltd, London 1906 Louis Wain's Summer Book 1906c Playtime in Pussyland - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906c Playtime in Pussyland - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906c Playtime in Pussyland - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906c Playtime in Pussyland - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906c Playtime in Pussyland - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1907 "Dogs-up-to-Date" fold-out calendar for 1908 published by Raphael Tuck 1907 "From Catland" fold-out calendar for 1908 published by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 1) Consolation Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 1) First Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 1) Highly Commended "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 1) Not Competing "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 1) Second Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 1) Third Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 2) Consolation Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 2) First Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 2) Highly Commended "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 2) Not Competing "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 2) Second Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 2) Third Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 Diabolo "A young Beginner" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Diabolo "Even Baby Plays It" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Diabolo "It Hit Me in the Eye!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Diabolo "Not as easy as it looks" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Diabolo "The Stick Trick" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 5 also. This is part 6 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: 1910c Frolics in Fairyland as seen by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c Frolics in Fairyland as seen by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c Frolics in Fairyland as seen by Louis Wain Jigsaw Puzzle 1910c Louis Wain's Merry Mascot Postcard Painting Book Father Tuck's "Little Artists" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c Louis Wain's Merry Mascot Postcard Painting Book Father Tuck's "Little Artists" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c Louis Wain's Merry Mascot Postcard Painting Book Father Tuck's "Little Artists" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c More Jingles, Jokes and Funny Folks published by McLoughlin Bros., New York 1910c Fun in Catland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c My Dog Rover published by Collins' Clear Type Press, London and Glasgow 1910c The Catland Express by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c The Catland Express by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c The Catland Express by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c The Catland Express by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c The Catland Express by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1911c In Nurseryland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1911c In Nurseryland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1911c In Nurseryland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1912 Cats of Many Lands by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1912 Cats of Many Lands by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1912 Cats of Many Lands by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1912 Cats of Many Lands by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1912 Cats of Many Lands by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1912 Days in Catland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1912 Days in Catland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1912 Days in Catland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1912 Louis Wain's Happy Land published by John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. 1913 A Cat Alphabet by Louis Wain 1913 A Cat Alphabet by Louis Wain 1913 A Cat Alphabet "Q" 1913 A Cat Alphabet "T" 1913 A Cat Alphabet "W" 1913 A Cat Alphabet "X" 1913 A Cat Alphabet "Z" 1913c In Louis Wain Land published by John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. 1914 "Haw Haw" Ceramic cat designed by Louis Wain (Made in England) 13.5 cm high 1914 "The Lucky Mascot" Ceramic cat designed by Louis Wain 1914 "The Lucky Pig - I Charm All Your Ills Away" Ceramic by Louis Wain designed by Louis Wain 12 cm high 1914 Ceramic 'Egyptian' Cat designed by Louis Wain 13 cm high 1914 Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain 13 cm high 1914 Ceramic Cat with Cigar and Monocle designed by Louis Wain (Made in Austria) 20.7 cm high x 18 cm long 1914 Ceramic Cat with Cigar and Monocle (detail) designed by Louis Wain (Made in Austria) 20.7 cm high x 18 cm long 1914 Futurist Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain for Max Emanuel & Co,. UK 15 cm high 1914 Futuristic Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain (Made in England) 13 cm high 1914 Futuristic Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain (Made in England) 14 cm high 1914 Futuristic Pig designed by Louis Wain for Max Emanuel & Co., UK 14 cm high 1914c Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain 1914c Futuristic Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain 1915 Louis Wain's Annual published by John F Shaw & Co. Ltd, London 1915 Louis Wain's Annual published by John F Shaw & Co. Ltd, London 1915 Set title; Some Cats for Painting "Oh, My Poor Face!" 1915 Set title; Some Cats for Painting "The All Love Jack" 1915 Set title; Some Cats for Painting "The Belle of the Ball" 1915 Set title; Some Cats for Painting "The Cat's Concert" 1915 Set title; Some Cats for Painting "The New Governess"

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 4 also. This is part 5 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: 1907 Louis Wain's Annual published by Bemrose & Sons Ltd, London 1907 Louis Wain's Annual published by Bemrose & Sons Ltd, London 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "A Sermon on Sulphur" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "Be brave dear, it's all for your good!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "Down it!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "Here's Health!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "Theyll take the smell away Sir!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Set title; Taking the Waters "You'll like it better as you go on dear!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1908 "Merry Motorists" calendar for 1909 published by Raphael Tuck 1909 Cat's Cradle book cover (UK) 1908 Cat’s Cradle published by Dodge Publishing Co., New York 1908 Cat’s Cradle published by Dodge Publishing Co., New York 1908 Cat’s Cradle published by Dodge Publishing Co., New York 1908 Louis Wain's Annual published by Bemrose & Sons Ltd, London 1909 Fairyland Picture-Building by Louis Wain "A Feast in Fairyland" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909 Fairyland Picture-Building by Louis Wain "A Frolic in Fairyland" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909 Fairyland Picture-Building by Louis Wain "Fun in Fairyland" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909 Fairyland Picture-Building by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "A Dandy" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "A Gay Bachelor" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "A heavy Sportsman" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "A Scotch Laddie" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "Bill Sykes" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 Set title; Dogs we meet "The Latest" Oilette postcard by Raphael Tuck 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Title page 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909 To Nursery Land with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1909-10 Louis Wain's Annual published by George Allen & Sons, London 1910 Louis Wain's Annual published by George Allen & Sons, London 1910 Louis Wain's Annual published by George Allen & Sons, London 1910 Louis Wain's Dog Mascot Postcard Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Louis Wain's Dog Mascot Postcard Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Merry Motorists Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Mother Goose In Catland published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Three Little Kittens Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London 1910 Two Cats at Large by Louis Wain published by George Routledge & Sons Ltd., London 1910 Two Cats at Large by Louis Wain published by George Routledge & Sons Ltd., London

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 5 also. This is part 6 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: 1910c Frolics in Fairyland as seen by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c Frolics in Fairyland as seen by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c Frolics in Fairyland as seen by Louis Wain Jigsaw Puzzle 1910c Louis Wain's Merry Mascot Postcard Painting Book Father Tuck's "Little Artists" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c Louis Wain's Merry Mascot Postcard Painting Book Father Tuck's "Little Artists" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c Louis Wain's Merry Mascot Postcard Painting Book Father Tuck's "Little Artists" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c More Jingles, Jokes and Funny Folks published by McLoughlin Bros., New York 1910c Fun in Catland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c My Dog Rover published by Collins' Clear Type Press, London and Glasgow 1910c The Catland Express by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c The Catland Express by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c The Catland Express by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c The Catland Express by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1910c The Catland Express by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1911c In Nurseryland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1911c In Nurseryland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1911c In Nurseryland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1912 Cats of Many Lands by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1912 Cats of Many Lands by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1912 Cats of Many Lands by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1912 Cats of Many Lands by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1912 Cats of Many Lands by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1912 Days in Catland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1912 Days in Catland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1912 Days in Catland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London 1912 Louis Wain's Happy Land published by John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. 1913 A Cat Alphabet by Louis Wain 1913 A Cat Alphabet by Louis Wain 1913 A Cat Alphabet "Q" 1913 A Cat Alphabet "T" 1913 A Cat Alphabet "W" 1913 A Cat Alphabet "X" 1913 A Cat Alphabet "Z" 1913c In Louis Wain Land published by John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. 1914 "Haw Haw" Ceramic cat designed by Louis Wain (Made in England) 13.5 cm high 1914 "The Lucky Mascot" Ceramic cat designed by Louis Wain 1914 "The Lucky Pig - I Charm All Your Ills Away" Ceramic by Louis Wain designed by Louis Wain 12 cm high 1914 Ceramic 'Egyptian' Cat designed by Louis Wain 13 cm high 1914 Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain 13 cm high 1914 Ceramic Cat with Cigar and Monocle designed by Louis Wain (Made in Austria) 20.7 cm high x 18 cm long 1914 Ceramic Cat with Cigar and Monocle (detail) designed by Louis Wain (Made in Austria) 20.7 cm high x 18 cm long 1914 Futurist Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain for Max Emanuel & Co,. UK 15 cm high 1914 Futuristic Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain (Made in England) 13 cm high 1914 Futuristic Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain (Made in England) 14 cm high 1914 Futuristic Pig designed by Louis Wain for Max Emanuel & Co., UK 14 cm high 1914c Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain 1914c Futuristic Ceramic Cat designed by Louis Wain 1915 Louis Wain's Annual published by John F Shaw & Co. Ltd, London 1915 Louis Wain's Annual published by John F Shaw & Co. Ltd, London 1915 Set title; Some Cats for Painting "Oh, My Poor Face!" 1915 Set title; Some Cats for Painting "The All Love Jack" 1915 Set title; Some Cats for Painting "The Belle of the Ball" 1915 Set title; Some Cats for Painting "The Cat's Concert" 1915 Set title; Some Cats for Painting "The New Governess"

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 9 also. This is part 10 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: "Family Fun" cover by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Christmas Time in Catland" "Family Fun" illustration by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Fun in Dogland with Louis Wain Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Fun in Dogland with Louis Wain Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "I'm tired of waiting!" postcard published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Mixed Pickles by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Welcome Gift" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Mixed Sweets" from "My Playtime Book" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Motor-Car Pirates My Mascot Postcard Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons My Mascot Postcard Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons My Mascot Postcard Painting Book by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "One of the K-nuts" postcard "Paws and Claws" postcard Playtime in Pussyland book cover Father Tuck's "Wonderland" Series published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Postcard Seaside Joys Set title; Stripes to the front "Five to Four on!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Stripes to the front "Love Tales" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Stripes to the front "Woman came after man, and it has been after him ever since! Lucky man!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Come and try" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "I don't think!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "I'm afraid it won't keep down!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Keep it down that's the thing!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Oh that this too, too solid flesh would melt" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Set title; Taking the Harrogate Waters series III "Perhaps if I hold my nose it will go down easier!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Tea time" The Catland ABC by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons The Painter postcard The Student postcard "The Photographer on the Sands" Wrench Series postcard The Tale of Naughty Kitty Cat illustrated by Louis Wain "There's luck for you!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Theres a mouse in that corner!" Three Little Kittens by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Pictureland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Three Little Kittens by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Pictureland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Three Little Kittens by Louis Wain Father Tuck's "Pictureland" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Three of Kissingen" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Throw physic to the dogs." postcard "To My Valentine" postcard Toms Night Out "Trespassers Will be Scratched / Dressing Room" "Trouble for the Cat Scouts" postcard Two kittens "Under the Mistletoe" postcard "We had a pleasant journey" postcard "Weather" "Will you be my Valentine?" postcard Late works from Louis Wain's so-called "Schzophrenic" period - to recap: When his sisters could no longer cope with his erratic and occasionally violent behaviour, Wain was finally committed to a pauper ward of Springfield Mental Hospital in Tooting, London, in 1924. A year later, he was discovered there and his circumstances were widely publicised, leading to appeals from such figures as H.G. Wells and the personal intervention of the Prime Minister. Wain was transferred to the Bethlem Royal Hospital in Southwark, and again in 1930 to Napsbury Hospital near St Albans in Hertfordshire, north of London. This hospital was relatively pleasant, with a garden and colony of cats, and he spent his final 15 years there in peace. While he became increasingly deluded, his erratic mood swings subsided, and he continued drawing for pleasure. His work from this period is marked by bright colours, flowers, and intricate and abstract patterns, though his primary subject remained the same.

The British artist Louis Wain was a highly successful illustrator fighting a mental illness, mainly known for his humorous drawings of cats.

English illustrator Louis Wain was my kinda guy. The man liked to draw cats...I mean he really liked to draw cats. Shitloads, and shitloads...

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Louis Wain was an artist known for drawing cats while having schizophrenia His drawings are often used in psychology classes as examples of the illness.

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Louis Wain (5 August 1860 – 4 July 1939) was an English artist and diagnosed schizophrenic who made a name from drawing self-conscious, trippy and anthropomorphic cats and kittens. At the peak of his powers, he cranked out 1500 original paintings and sketches of cats every year. They were copied by the million. In Christmas 1903, … Continue reading "Louis Wain: The Man Who Drew Millions of Far-Out Cats"

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 8 also. This is part 9 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: Cat with a Fan Cat with Monocle Cat with Pince-nez Cat's Choir "Catland" book cover "Catland Stories" Father Tuck's "Furry Mascot" Seriespublished by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Catland Stories" Father Tuck's "Furry Mascot" Series "His Mother's Present"published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Catland Stories" Father Tuck's "Furry Mascot" Series "Jake"published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Catland Stories" Father Tuck's "Furry Mascot" Series "The Mischievous Mankin" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Cats at Play ink and watercolour 40 x 60 cm Cats at Play published by Alexandra Publishing Company, London Cats at Play published by John F. Shaw and Co., London (Louis Wain and others) Cats at Play published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Cats at Play published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Cats at Play published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "By the Sunny Sea - Catching Crabs" Cats at Play published by Raphael Tuck "The End of the Football Match" Cats from Holland postcard Cats Nightmare Chinchilla Persian Cleaning Time / Goodnight Come Birdie, Come and Live With Me! greetings card Comic Animals ABC by Louis Wain Croquet Daddy Cat by Louis Wain Disturbed! "East West - Home's Best" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Funny Friends of Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Funny Friends of Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Funny Friends of Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "Clever Clowns" Ginger Flower Cat coloured crayon 22.9 x 16.1 cm Golfing Cat "Home Sweet Home" postcard "Hunger" postcard "I am quite upset" postcard "I knew it all the time!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons "I say! stop it!!" "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons In Catland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons In Catland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons In Catland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "A Fine Swing" In Catland with Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons "The Morning Walk" In Sunny Spain "In the Vineyard" watercolour and body-colour 17.8 x 35.6 cm "It has struck me." postcard "It was most enjoyable" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons Les distractions de Minet avec Louis Wain French book cover published by Raphael Tuck & Sons. Co. Ltd Louis Wain's Cat Painting Book Father Tuck's "Little Artists" Series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd "Love at First Sight" "May Fortune on your future shine With Good Luck all along the line." postcard

Louis William Wain (1860 – 1939) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. His illustrations showed cats playing musical instruments, serving tea, playing cards, fishing, smoking, and enjoying a night at the opera. Wain was a prolific artist, sometimes producing as many as several hundred drawings a year. For more biographical notes, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 3 also. This is part 4 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: 1905 An Excellent Idea! 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Gulliver et Lilliput" ( Gulliver's Travels ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "A la cuisinè" ( Cinderella ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques " La belle au bois dormant" ( Sleeping Beauty ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques " Promenade en Automobile" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "L'embuscade" ( Al Baba and the Forty Thieves ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "La chat botté" ( Puss in Boots ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Le déjeuner de Minet" ( Little Jack Horner ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Le gôuter de Melle Mistigri" ( Little Miss Muffet ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Présentation" ( My Friend Mr. Fox ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Un accident de vitesse" ( Jack and Jill ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Un professeur de gynastique" ( Jack and the Beanstalk ) postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 French set title; Chats drolatiques "Une vive émotion" ( The Babes in the Woods ) postcard by Raphael Tuck 1905 Louis Wain's Annual published by P.S. King & Son, London 1905 Set title; Humourous Comic Cats "An Amateur Reciter" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 Set title; Humourous Comic Cats "I will have a new hat!" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 Set title; Humourous Comic Cats "Sister Mary Jane's Top-note" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 Set title; Humourous Comic Cats "The Novel Reader" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 Set title; Humourous Comic Cats "Wallflowers" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905 Set title; Humourous Comic Cats "Wallflowers" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905c Mixed Pickles 'bottled' by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905c Mixed Pickles 'bottled' by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905c Mixed Pickles 'bottled' by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905c Mixed Pickles 'bottled' by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1905c Mixed Pickles 'bottled' by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906 At the Play. "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906 At the Play. An Exciting Moment. "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906 Fun at the Zoo published by Collins Clear Type Press 1906 Louis Wain's Annual published by John F Shaw & Co. Ltd, London 1906 Louis Wain's Summer Book 1906c Playtime in Pussyland - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906c Playtime in Pussyland - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906c Playtime in Pussyland - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906c Playtime in Pussyland - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1906c Playtime in Pussyland - Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1907 "Dogs-up-to-Date" fold-out calendar for 1908 published by Raphael Tuck 1907 "From Catland" fold-out calendar for 1908 published by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 1) Consolation Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 1) First Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 1) Highly Commended "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 1) Not Competing "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 1) Second Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 1) Third Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 2) Consolation Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 2) First Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 2) Highly Commended "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 2) Not Competing "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 2) Second Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 At the Cat Show (Series 2) Third Prize "Oilette" postcard by Raphael Tuck 1907 Diabolo "A young Beginner" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Diabolo "Even Baby Plays It" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Diabolo "It Hit Me in the Eye!" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Diabolo "Not as easy as it looks" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard 1907 Diabolo "The Stick Trick" Raphael Tuck "Oilette" postcard

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Louis Wain (5 August 1860 – 4 July 1939) was an English artist and diagnosed schizophrenic who made a name from drawing self-conscious, trippy and anthropomorphic cats and kittens. At the peak of his powers, he cranked out 1500 original paintings and sketches of cats every year. They were copied by the million. In Christmas 1903, … Continue reading "Louis Wain: The Man Who Drew Millions of Far-Out Cats"

A century ago illustrator Louis Wain was a household name. Who was the man behind the cat drawings?

English illustrator Louis Wain was my kinda guy. The man liked to draw cats...I mean he really liked to draw cats. Shitloads, and shitloads...