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Digital Download - 75 images
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A snapshot of some of the images
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Louis Wain 75 High Resolution Images
Louis Wain 75 High Resolution Images
Artwork by Louis Wain (1860-1939)
Digital Download - 75 images
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This download features 75 hi-res images, in jpeg format, by the artist Louis Wain. Included are 9 images from 'Cats of Many Lands' from 1914.
The images are all 300dpi or 600dpi and range in size from 978 pixels wide/tall to 5280 pixels wide/tall.
The pictures are out of copyright and in the public domain, so you are free to use them in whatever way you’d like, including commercial use.
Louis Wain (1860-1939) was an English artist best known for his distinctive and imaginative paintings of anthropomorphised cats.
Born 5 August 1860 in London, Wain rose to fame in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for his charming and whimsical portrayals of cats engaged in various human activities.
Wain's artistic career began when he was hired as an illustrator for various newspapers and magazines. However, it was his illustrations of cats that captured the public's imagination. His cats were often depicted wearing clothes and engaging in human-like behaviour, which added a unique and endearing quality to his work.
One of Wain's most notable contributions to art and popular culture was his development of the 'Louis Wain cat', which featured exaggeratedly large eyes and expressive faces. His cats became widely popular and were featured in numerous publications, leading to Wain's widespread recognition as a leading cat artist.
Despite his initial success, Wain faced personal challenges later in life. He struggled with mental illness, and his style evolved as he incorporated more abstract and psychedelic elements into his work.
His later paintings, characterised by vibrant colours and intricate patterns, reflected the profound impact of his mental health on his artistic expression.
Wain's legacy extends beyond his artistic achievements. His work continues to inspire contemporary artists and has left an indelible mark on popular culture. His unique portrayal of cats as whimsical and relatable characters has earned him a lasting place in the hearts of art enthusiasts and cat lovers alike.
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Public Domain Copyright Rules
The pictures in our art collections are out of copyright in both the UK and the United States. Both countries have had quite different copyright criteria up until recently so read our blog post about public domain copyright rules in the United States, United Kingdom and other countries.