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Louis Wain (English, 1860-1939)

This edited article about Louis Wain first appeared in Look and Learn issue number 583 published on 17 March 1973. Cats taking tea by Louis Wain At the end of the Victorian era, no child’s Christmas was complete without a Louis Wain Annual. No nursery or bedroom was without at least one of his amusing […]

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

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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 - 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 Wain (English, 1860-1939)

Louis Wain (English, 1860-1939)

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

The British artist Louis Wain was a highly successful illustrator fighting a mental illness, mainly known for his humorous drawings of 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 - 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 Wain (English,1860-1939)

Though I prefer dogs, I cannot help but love Louis Wain’s cats—those beautiful playful paintings of wide-eyed felines that slowly evolve (disintegrate?) into psychedelic creatures of the electric night. Wain’s strange and wonderful paintings have led to considerable speculation over their genesis—with the oft-cited suggestion these pictures show Wain’s gradual psychosis and descent into schizophrenia. Louis Wain was born into a working class family in Victorian England in 1860. He was born with a cleft palate which meant he was kept off school for a considerable part of his childhood. When he did eventually go to school, he spent most of his time playing truant wandering the city people watching. He graduated from the West London School of Art and became a teacher. When his father died, Louis became the family’s chief breadwinner. He decided to make his living as an illustrator—winning commissions from some of the most popular of London’s magazines. He had his own style and wit. He produced satirical cartoons and illustrations of cats in various human situations: playing golf, singing opera, having a tea party, singing carols, eating cake. He explained the inspiration for his work: I take...

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"

The Victorian artist's famous feline portraits are on view at England's Bethlem Museum of the Mind

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

My Catland collection of photos in ode to my favorite artist - Louis Wain! His art and his life have inspired me in many wonderful ways! "He has made the cat his own. He invented a cat style, a cat society, a whole cat world" - excerpt from a quote by H.G. Wells - If you're a fan of Louis Wain as I am, come join my group that I started here at Flickr, "Louis Wain's Catland", at: www.flickr.com/groups/556845@N23/ Hope to see you there! "THOSE WITH FEELINGS, WONDROUS KIND, CAN LOVE WITH FELINES EVER BIND" ~ Louis William Wain - 1860 - 1939 ~

Louis Wain

Though I prefer dogs, I cannot help but love Louis Wain’s cats—those beautiful playful paintings of wide-eyed felines that slowly evolve (disintegrate?) into psychedelic creatures of the electric night. Wain’s strange and wonderful paintings have led to considerable speculation over their genesis—with the oft-cited suggestion these pictures show Wain’s gradual psychosis and descent into schizophrenia. Louis Wain was born into a working class family in Victorian England in 1860. He was born with a cleft palate which meant he was kept off school for a considerable part of his childhood. When he did eventually go to school, he spent most of his time playing truant wandering the city people watching. He graduated from the West London School of Art and became a teacher. When his father died, Louis became the family’s chief breadwinner. He decided to make his living as an illustrator—winning commissions from some of the most popular of London’s magazines. He had his own style and wit. He produced satirical cartoons and illustrations of cats in various human situations: playing golf, singing opera, having a tea party, singing carols, eating cake. He explained the inspiration for his work: I take...

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"

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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...

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 and 2 also. This is part 3 of 10 – part series on the works of Louis Wain: 1903 The Louis Wain Kitten Book published by Anthony Treherne & Co. Ltd., London 1903 The Louis Wain Kitten Book published by Anthony Treherne & Co. Ltd., London 1903 The Louis Wain Kitten Book published by Anthony Treherne & Co. Ltd., London 1903 The Young Coquette "A Happy Birthday" postcard published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1903c Louis Wain's Postcard Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1903c Louis Wain's Postcard Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1903c Louis Wain's Postcard Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1903c Louis Wain's Postcard Painting Book published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 "School Time" calendar for 1905 published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "C'est a notre grand regret que nous apprenons" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "Ce qu'il y avait de monde" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "J'ai éprouvé une vive surprise" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "Jai trouvé un" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "Je rentre à l'instant" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "Je sais que vous êtes très occupée" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "Je tiens à vous apprendre" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "Je viens de terminer" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "L'autre jour, Cher Maître, vous avez" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "Ne manquez pas de venir nous voir" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "Nous profitons du beau temps" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "Sur trois il arrive quelquefois" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "Une fois rentreé à la maison" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "J'ai eu une peur effroyable" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "Ne perdez pas le fil" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 French set title: Chats comiques "Sachant que la correspondance vous ennuie" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 In Animal Land with Louis Wain published by S.W. Partridge & Co., London 1904 Kits and Cats by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 Kits and Cats by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 Kits and Cats by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 Kits and Cats by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 Kits and Cats by Louis Wain published by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 Set title: Fortune Telling "You will be lucky in love" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 Set title: Fortune Telling "You will come into a fortune" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 Set title: Fortune Telling "You will come to great fame" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 Set title: Fortune Telling "You will get your heart's desire" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 Set title: Fortune Telling "You will meet a dark man with an unexpected present" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 The Marvelous Story of Puss in Boots by Louis Wain published by M.A. Donohue & Co., Chicago 1904 The Marvelous Story of Puss in Boots by Louis Wain published by M.A. Donohue & Co., Chicago 1904 The Nursery Series "A Happy New Year to you" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 The Nursery Series "Loving New Year Wishes" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 The Nursery Series "To Wish you a Happy Christmas" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 The Nursery Series "To Wish you a Happy Christmas" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 The Nursery Series "With loving Christmas Wishes" postcard by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1904 With Louis Wain to Fairyland published by Raphael Tuck and Sons, London 1904 With Louis Wain to Fairyland published by Raphael Tuck and Sons, London 1904 With Louis Wain to Fairyland published by Raphael Tuck and Sons, London 1904 With Louis Wain to Fairyland published by Raphael Tuck and Sons, London 1904 With Louis Wain to Fairyland published by Raphael Tuck and Sons, London 1904 With Louis Wain to Fairyland published by Raphael Tuck and Sons, London 1904 With Louis Wain to Fairyland published by Raphael Tuck and Sons, London 1904 With Louis Wain to Fairyland published by Raphael Tuck and Sons, London 1904 With Louis Wain to Fairyland published by Raphael Tuck and Sons, London 1904 With Louis Wain to Fairyland published by Raphael Tuck and Sons, London 1905 Postcard "Oh, Wad Some Power the Giftie Gie Us," &c (Robbie Burns)

Louis Wain (English, 1860-1939)

From fancily dressed cats to wacky psychedelic cats, Louis Wain's art always makes me smile. “He invented a cat style, a cat society, a whole cat world. English cats that do not look and live like Louis Wain cats are ashamed of themselves.” -H.G. Wells All sizes of this print are on 250+ GSM paper with a satin/oyster/semi-gloss finish. This finish is the perfect middle point between matt and glossy, and excels at showing color & detail while looking great in all varieties of photo frames. In order to maintain the original image dimensions there will be a white border surrounding each image- this also aids in framing. Prints will not contain a watermark. Please Note: Most prints come from vintage illustrations that I have scanned and retouched when necessary/possible. Due to the age of the images (and other factors) blemishes and other irregularities might still remain. Please check listing photos. Images are offered in the following print sizes. Depending on the original dimensions, I might not offer a certain image in a certain size. If you'd like it anyway (or in a custom size, feel free to make a request!: **4 x 6 inch/10.16 x 15.24 cm/101.6 x 152.4 mm **5 x 7 inch/12.7 x 17.78 cm/127 x 177.8 mm **8 x 10 inch/20.32 x 25.4 cm/203.2 x 254 mm **A4/210 x 297 mm/21.0 x 29.7 cm/8.3 in x 11.7 in **A3/297 x 420 mm/29.7 x 42.0 cm/11.75 in x 16.5 in **A3+ (Super A3)/329 mm x 483 mm/32.9 x 48.3 cm/13 in x 19 in This print is unframed and unmounted. All prints (except A3 and A3+) are mailed in a protective sleeve inside a board envelope. A3 and A3+ prints are mailed in a postal tube. Prints are shipped at a low flat rate regardless of how many prints or which print size you choose. Happy decorating!

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