25 Times Animals Graced The Canvas In Historical Times, As Shared In This Facebook Group
In the vast tapestry of art history, animals have always held a special place as subjects that captivate the imagination of artists. These creatures, whether majestic or humble, have been immortalized on canvases throughout the ages.
“Animals in Art through History,” a vibrant Facebook group, serves as a digital gallery that showcases some instances where animals have graced the canvas in historical times. Join us on a visual journey as we explore the remarkable depictions of animals that have left an indelible mark on the world of art.
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#1 A Catte, Mary, Queen Of Scots C.1569-84
LakotaWolf (she/her) : “A catte, indeed!”
#2 Spilled Milk , Alfred-Arthur Brunel De Neuville, (1852-1941)
#3 Butterflies, Johanna Sierko-Filipowska, 2010
Tamra : “This is gorgeous.”
#4 (Untitled), Penovác, Endre, 2012
Multa Nocte : “This is actually a really good portrait!”
Jane No Dough : “Adorable bundle of energy in 30 seconds of rest.”
#5 Cat And Moon, Molly Lemon, 2022
Bored something : “Oh I love this one.”
#6 Martha B Rabbit, Shirley Barber 1995
Maggie : “So comfy and cosy.”
#7 Ulla Thynell, Finnish Artist. Enchanted Forests 2022
Jane No Dough : “Lovely!!”
#8 Portrait Of Sarah Bernhardt, Georges Clairin, 1876
Omni Unicorn : “I love that the dog and woman seem to match each other perfectly!”
LakotaWolf (she/her) : “Looks like a Borzoi :D”
#9 Woman Lying On A Bench, Carl Larsson, 1913
Tabitha : “Yep, this is me. If it sit or lie down long enough, I will eventually end up looking like someone dumped a bucket of animals on me.”
#10 Walking Through The Village, Chris Dunn, 2019
Bored something : “This wouldn’t be out of place in an illustrated Wind in the willows.”
#11 Anonymous. 12th Century
Lyone Fein : “Fluffy”
David : “What is it about old time paintings and cats? This one is better than many but still looks a bit weird. I see paintings of other things that sometimes look like photographic level of detail but cats look odd.”
#12 “The Rescue” Deb Garlick 2023
Lyone Fein : “So simple, but it says it.”
#13 Catnapping, Kim Johnson Nechtman, 2021
Jane No Dough : “Beautiful play of light!”
#14 Cat With Her Kittens, Julius Adam, 1913
Jay Scales : “The last year of peace in the modern age….”
#15 One For Now, A Couple For Later, Alison Friend, 2022
Jess Ovo : “Someone take the ones with chocolate away from him! D:”
Tamra : “I want a print of this one. 🤣”
#16 Late Uruk Period Copper Artifact (Hedgehog Depiction) Found In Syria, Dating Back To 3000 Bc
Multa Nocte : “Them’s some mad skills!”
#17 I Don’t Know Anything About Any Doughnut, Alison Friend,2023
Multa Nocte : “Lookit the telltale sprinkles!”
#18 Looking Tiresome (Aka Teasing The Cat), Yoshitoshi, Tsukioka ,1888
Mike Fitzpatrick : “That hair “thing” could definitely be pounced on by a playful kitty.”
#19 Heron, Jilly Henderson, 2023
Multa Nocte : “Nice textures to the painting!”
#20 Two Cheetahs, Lizzie Riches 1950
Multa Nocte : “Lovely!”
#21 Pierrot Et Le Chat, Théophile Alexandre Steinlen , 1889
Lyone Fein : “This cat is not happy.”
My O My : “It always fascinates my what cats put up with when human kittens are playing with them”
Bored something : “I like Steinlen’s art. He’s done some really good cat pictures. This isn’t his best.”
#22 Cat On Radiator, Steffen Kraft (Aka Iconeo), 2018
Multa Nocte : “That’s hysterical!”
#23 Dreamers, John George Brown, 1899
Kelly H. Wilder : “Reminds me of Norman Rockwell’s work. Maybe Brown was an inspiration for him?”
#24 ‘egyptian Cat Hunting In The Marshes’ The Tomb-Chapel Of Nebamun Thebes, Egypt Late 18th Dynasty, Around 1350 Bc
David : “Ambitious cat/s”
#25 The White Owl, William James Webbe, 1856
Mimi La Souris : “looks soooo soft ! cuddle time ! (even if she kills me :D)”
Kelly H. Wilder : “It looks so dignified and distinguished, like an owl version of the monopoly man.’
Saumya Ratan
Saumya is an explorer of all things beautiful, quirky, and heartwarming. With her knack for art, design, photography, fun trivia, and internet humor, she takes you on a journey through the lighter side of pop culture.
