Cats - poster in frame

What do we see in this work of art?

The artwork “Cats” is an example of art from the mid to late 1800s in North America. The exact date of creation is unknown. This work of art can now be found in the Boston Public Library. This mural was created by American artist Virginia Janus and shows a colorful, slightly crazy collection of black and white kittens, finely separated by their fur color. The black cats have large colored collars around their necks, which seems almost absurd since they are larger than the animals themselves. The cats' opinions on fashion taste also differ. It ranges from calm to angry. The lower part of the mural is more peaceful. The white cats are shown here, which also wear colorful but significantly smaller bows around their necks. They are more peaceful and lie relaxed on the floor.

Where can this mural hang?

A poster of the artwork “Cats” carries an extremely playful and unique energy. It's not just a 150-year-old mural of cats. We see it much more in our online art gallery as a pioneer of today's Instagram and Co. photos. Today there are countless cat photographs of all kinds on the Internet, but Virginia Janus was a whole century ahead of the mainstream. A poster of the work of art is particularly suitable for a children's room or living room. Of course, it is at home with every cat lover.

Image resolution quality 

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

Those

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

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

We regularly donate to the library using the links below. 

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