Louis Collection

Monkey puzzle tree, Araucaria araucana. Endangered
Monkey puzzle tree, Araucaria araucana (Araucaria imbricata). Endangered. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Mrs Tabithas Cat Academy Louis Wain
Humorous illustration by Louis Wain (1860-1939) showing a feline teacher instructing her kitten pupils

A Cats Christmas Dance by Louis Wain
A large group of cats enjoying a Christmas dance. Wain was able to turn his hand to drawing a wide variety of animals prior to the fame he achieved with his feline creations

Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979
Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band in concert at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979. Also pictured are trombonists Kurt Berger and Doug Wintz

A Happy Pair by Louis Wain
A feline bride and groom stand proudly having just got hitched

Peter the Cat by Louis Wain
Peter the Cat - Mr Louis Wain at Home. 1897

Louis Wain cat
Let me think now. Artist: Louis Wain Date: 1904

Twins by Louis Wain
A proud feline mother holds her two naughty twin kittens

Louis Wain - A Christmas catastrophe : please, sir, the rat entree has escaped and eaten the turkey, cats eating and drinking Date: circa 1906

Cats in a dog cart - Louis Wain
Expect Us. A group of cats go for a spin in a cart pulled by two slightly disgruntled dogs! A fun postcard design by Louis Wain, the master of the anthromophisation of cats. Date: 1905

The Tabby Toboggan Club / Louis Wain
A huge number of tabby cats go mad sledging in the winter snow

Advert for Louis Vuitton travelling accessories and trunks and Itylus dressmaker, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Advert for Louis Vuitton luggage, 1935, Paris Date: 1935

Louis Wain - flute player and mouse. circa 1900s

L Wain. This is the way we wash our face
This is the Way We Wash Our Face. Artist: Louis Wain. A group of cats washing their faces Date: 1904

Advert for Louis Sherry French chocolate and Bon Bons, 1928 Date: 1928

Seychelles stilt palm, Verschaffeltia splendida. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca (Musa vittata). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Louis Wain - Turkish Bath
Louis Wain - two cats in a Turkish Bath. circa 1900s

Battenberg family, 1906
Prince Louis of Battenberg, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven with his wife, Princess Victoria of Hesse, their four children, their son-in-law and two grandchildren

Dewey Defeats Truman Newspaper
St. Louis, MIssouri: November, 1948. President Harry Truman holds up a copy of the Chicago Daily Tribune declaring his defeat to Thomas Dewey in the presidential election

Joe Louis, 1936
Photographic portrait of Joe Louis (1914-1981), the American heavyweight boxer, pictured in 1936. Louis was one of the finest ever boxers

St. Louis Christian cathedral in Jackson Square, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

The Spirit of St Louis
Charles Lindbergh, in the Spirit of St Louis, sets off from New York on his solo flight across the Atlantic

General Map of British South Africa, 1900. Creator: Unknown
General Map of British South Africa, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Advertising card for Thoms Castile Soap of Manchester
Advertising card by Louis Wain for the Gold Medal-winning Thoms Castile Soap - the Best in the World - manufactured by David Thom & Co. Ltd. of Pendleton, Manchester

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - with two kittens. circa 1910s

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - front cover. circa 1910s

Cats enjoying a party on a Christmas card
A family of cats enjoying a party on a Christmas card, by Louis Wain. Date: circa 1900s

Peche du Cachalot. Aquatint by Ambroise Louis Garneray and Frederic Martens, 1835
WHALING, 1835. Peche du Cachalot. Aquatint by Ambroise Louis Garneray and Frederic Martens, 1835

French Republican Calendar for 1794 (Year III). Napoleon abolished this calendar with effect from l January 1806. Design by Louis Philibert Bebucourt (1755-1832), French painter and printmaker

The Approach by Louis Wain
Humorous colour illustration by Louis Wain, the famous cat artist, showing a group of appropriately attired cats on a golf course

LEJEUNE, Louis-Fran篩s, baron (1775-1848). Visiting
LEJEUNE, Louis-Fran篩 s, baron (1775-1848). Visiting a Bivouac on the Eve of the Battle of Austerlitz, 1st December 1805, 1808. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles

Battenberg children
The four children of Prince Louis of Battenberg, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven and Princess Victoria of Hesse. Clockwise from left: Princess Louise, later Lady Louise Mountbatten (1889-1965)

BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. Defeat of the British Army by American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815, during the War of 1812

St. Louis Worlds Fair - Festival Hall and Cascades
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Festival Hall and Cascades Date: 1904

CHILDREN OF PARADISE, 1945. French poster for the film Les Enfants du Paradis ( Children of Paradise ), 1945, directed by Marcel Carn

Possession is nine points of the law by Louis Wain
Illustration by Louis Wain showing a cat occupying a cast-off saucepan or cooking pot during snowy weather. A selection of birds, including a magpie and a blue tit bemusedly face the cat

Portraits of Victorian royalty, politicians and entertainers
In Vanity Fair -- portraits of Victorian royalty, politicians, entertainers and others, on a stage and below. Top row, left to right: Lord Salisbury and William Gladstone (on canvas)

GARNERAY, Louis (1783-1857). Naval Battle of Navarino. ca. 1827. Greek War of Independence (1821-1832). Battle of Navarino, October 20th, 1827. Victory of the British and French fleet on the ottoman

Suffragette Votes for Women Christmas Card. Tabby cat with a feather in its hat, ribbon badge and satchel, holds a Vote for Women scroll

STEVENSON, Robert Louis (1850-1894). Reproduction of a picture of Stevenson taken in 1885

BRAILLE, Louis (1809-1852). French pedagogue and inventor, creator of the writing system for the blind. Braille alphabet. Photography

Three Little Kittens Are Washing Their Mittens. Artist: Louis Wain. Traditional nursery rhyme Date: circa 1905

DERAIN: BIG BEN, 1906. Big Ben, London. Oil on canvas by Andr Derain, 1906
DERAIN: BIG BEN, 1906. Big Ben, London. Oil on canvas by Andr© Derain, 1906

ALEUT HUNTER, 1816. An Aleut hunter wearing a wooden peaked hat, in the Bering Sea. Watercolor, 1816, by Louis Choris

Princess Alice with Grand Duke Louis of Hesse
Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hess with her husband, Grand Duke Louis (Ludwig IV) of Hesse (1843-1878). Alice was Queen Victorias third child and second daughter

Princess Alice of Great Britain & Grand Duke Louis of Hesse
Princess Alice (1843-1878), third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert pictured here around the time of her marriage with her husband Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse-Darmstadt

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Louis is a name that resonates with artistry and creativity, as seen in the whimsical works Wain. From his famous piece "A Cats Christmas Dance" to the enchanting "Mrs Tabithas Cat Academy, " Louis Wain's illustrations capture the essence of feline grace and charm. One cannot help but be captivated by Peter the Cat, brought to life through Louis Wain's brushstrokes. With every stroke, he immortalizes these furry creatures in vibrant colors and intricate details. The world fell in love with the iconic Louis Wain cat, a symbol of joy and playfulness. Through his artwork, Wain showcases their mischievous nature while also celebrating their unique personalities. In "A Happy Pair, " we witness two cats frolicking together, reminding us of the beauty found in companionship. And who could resist smiling at the sight of cats riding in a dog cart? It is quintessential Louis Wain - unexpected yet delightful. Even during Christmas time, Louis Wain never fails to bring laughter with his masterpiece "Louis Wain - A Christmas catastrophe. " His ability to infuse humor into his art is truly remarkable. Beyond his artistic endeavors featuring cats, there are other facets to explore within this captivating name. In an advert for Louis Vuitton luggage from 1935 Paris, we see how even luxury brands recognized the allure associated with this name, not limited to portraying animals; he also ventured into landscapes such as The Tabby Toboggan Club or Twins. These pieces showcase his versatility as an artist beyond just capturing our beloved feline friends. As we delve deeper into exploring all things related to Louis, we encounter fascinating plants like Seychelles stilt palm (Verschaffeltia splendida) and endangered species like Monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana). This demonstrates that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to this name.