Louis Wain, artist/illustrator

Louis Wain (1860-1939) was one of the most prolific artists/illustrators of his time.  His wife was responsible for his career as an artist, as is was for her than he began to draw cats to keep her amused during an illness.

Wain was also heavily involved in the Cat Fancy, being a judge a cat shows, and President of the National Cat Club(UK), 1890-early 1900's.

For numerous years in the early 1900's, Wain published an "Annual" that contained hundreds of his illustrations, plus stories for children.

Cover of the 1909 Louis Wain's Annual

Today, Wain's artwork is greatly sought after and highly collectable, often commanding high asking prices.

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