Cats have been part of the history of art for centuries. Long before they became internet celebrities, they were already appearing in paintings, illustrations, prints, and posters created by artists from around the world. They were portrayed as beloved companions, playful troublemakers, mysterious creatures, or even humorous caricatures. Despite the passing of time, these artworks remain a real treat for those who discover them today.
The Facebook page ‘Cats In Art‘ celebrates this fascinating connection by curating paintings featuring felines from different artistic movements and time periods. Rather than focusing on a single artist or style, the page brings together everything from classical oil paintings to modern illustrations, showing how cats have remained a timeless subject throughout the history of art.
Below, we’ve gathered some of the most charming pieces shared on the page, so without further ado, scroll down and enjoy!
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#1
Artwork by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes
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#2
Artwork by Antonio Mancini, c. 1887
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#3
Artwork by Arthur Heyer, 1872-1931
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#4
Artwork by Gottfried Mind
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#5
Artwork by Henriette Ronner-Knip, c. 1860–1880
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#6
Artwork by Percy A. Sanborn, c. 1890–1910
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#7
Artwork by Georg Flegel, 1566 – 1638
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#8
Artwork by Horatio Henry Couldery, 1832–1893
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#9
Artwork by Fritz Zuber-Bühler ,1822–1896
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#10
Artwork by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, 1728
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#11
Artwork by Bart van der Leck, 1914
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#12
Artwork by Andydiehl
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#13
Artwork by Byeon Sang-byeok
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#14
Artwork by Fernando Botero
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#15
Artwork by Antonio Guzman Capel
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#16
Artwork by Henriette Ronner-Knip, c. 1863
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#17
Artwork by Anne Mortimer, Iris, 2013
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#18
Artwork by Antonio Guzmán Capel, c. 1980–2000
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#19
Artwork by Tomoo Inagaki
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#20
Artwork by Takahashi Hiroaki
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#21
Artwork by Braden Duncan
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#22
Artwork by Kiyoshi Saitō
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#23
Artwork by Émile Vernon, 1872–1920
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#24
Artwork by Carlos Páez Vilaró
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#25
Artwork by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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#26
Artwork by William Stobbs, c. 1961
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#27
Artwork by Susan Herbert, c. 2015
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#28
Artwork by Jules Gasson, 19th century
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#29
Artwork by Albert Dubout, c. 1930–1950
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#30
Artwork by John Henry Dolph (1835–1903)
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#31
Artwork by Moritz Müller
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#32
Artwork by Walasse Ting
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#33
Artwork by Maria Chepeleva
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#34
Artwork by Valentine Thomas Garland
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#35
Artwork by Frank Paton, 1855-1909
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#36
Artwork by an anonymous artist
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#37
Artwork by Felix Vallotton
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#38
Artwork by Andrew Wyeth
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#39
Artwork by Daniel Merlin (1861–1933)
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#40
Artwork by Enoki Toshiyuki
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