Cats in art

Humans have had a relationship with cats that dates back over 9,500 years. There is evidence that cats were domesticated as early as 7,500 BC. Cats have provided a service to man by killing unwanted pests, and in Egypt, cats were even revered as creatures supposedly loved by the gods. Throughout the years, many artists have depicted cats in paintings and sculptures. Today, there is even SOFA, The Society of Feline Artists, for people who are inspired and drawn to cats in art. 


Those who have visited SmithKlein Gallery may have noticed that we carry a large selection of dog and horse art, but we also have a sizable cat collection available. 

Louise Peterson - Louise is fortunate to be living her dream with her husband, Chris, near the small town of Guffey, Colorado. She spends her time hiking with her Great Danes, horse riding, spoiling her three cats and seven goats, sculpting in her studio and operating the business of her art which often involves traveling to interesting places.
 

"Lethal Weapons"

"Puppy Love"

"Leap of Faith"

CC Barton - C.C. Barton is an award winning artist who works in printmaking and painting, as well as graphite. Her primary interest is in expressing the essence of a particular form. Whether the subject is botanical, animal, or architectural, she strives for balance, grace and simplicity in the finished piece. She is a writer as well, and has included thoughtfully crafted poetry and prose as a companion to some of her images, allowing the viewer an experience of deeper emotional texture. She is represented by galleries in the west, southwest and eastern United States, and her work hangs in private and corporate collections both at home and abroad.

"Baby Jack"

"Entre Nous II"

"Entre Nous I"

Robert Deurloo - Robert Deurloo lives surrounded by rugged mountains, which are inhabited by the animals he sculpts, this postcard-perfect chunk of land is an ideal place for inspiration as a wildlife artist. His sculptures are cast from molten bronze, but due to an elaborate and exotic patina process, they appear to be chiseled from the granite of the Sawtooth Mountains. A combination of intense heat and various acids and minerals produce the polished stone patinas. A self-taught artist, his style blossoms from within, rather than forged by external teachings. He has learned over his 25 year career that capturing every detail in a sculpture can actually detract from the impact of the piece. An exquisite form, combined with a little mystery, will not only capture the spirit of the animal, but will allow a viewer to bring their own experiences to play in the appreciation of his works of art.

"Prowler"

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More cat images by artists not in the gallery:

Toulouse-Lautrec

by Bruno Liljefors

Marilyn Robertson

Anonymous

Egyptian Sculpture, bronze, 6th BC.

Franz Marc

Renoir

renoir

Matisse

 Hu Chan

Absinthe Bourgeois