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"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Creator: Unknown. "A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Creator: Unknown. "A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Creator: Unknown
"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Engraving of a painting. Is there anything in the world more graceful and comical and more full of quaint surprises and unalloyed fun than the tricks and gambols of a kitten...We believe that many a mind or heart-sick invalid would be cured by simply administering to his sight a couple of infantine tabbies...A reel set in motion by a string and thereby simulating some animate prey to the baby mind of a kitten is well calculated to excite all the feline propensities of the little mouser; and the graceful antics with which these propensities are expressed may well afford intense delight to little bipeds, themselves at the kitten age. Many old folk, too, are as easily amused by kitten frolics; but in this case the old people have the pure enjoyment, reserved for age, of sharing by love and retrospection in the pleasures of their offspring'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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A Cheap Entertainment
EDITORS COMMENTS
by J. Clark, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1876, presents a delightful scene of a kitten engaged in playful antics with a toy reel. The engraving of this painting captures the grace and humor of the moment, as the kitten's feline instincts are stimulated by the simulated prey. The artist masterfully conveys the joy and amusement that both the kitten and the onlooker experience in this simple moment of entertainment. The description of this artwork in the "Illustrated London News" of 1876 highlights the universal appeal of watching a kitten at play. The text expresses the belief that the sight of a kitten's frolics could bring healing and joy to the sick and old, as well as the young. The kitten's agile movements and expressions of pure delight are a source of endless fascination and delight for all ages. The engraving serves as a reminder of the simple pleasures in life and the joy that can be found in observing the natural world, particularly in the playful behavior of young animals. The artist's skillful depiction of the scene invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty and grace of the kitten's movements and to share in the delight of the moment. Overall, "A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark is a charming and timeless representation of the joy and wonder that can be found in the most ordinary of moments. The painting continues to captivate audiences and remains a beloved classic in the annals of art history.
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