I couldn't resist this postcard.
It is from the postcard book Cat Artist's And Their Work.
The original is a lithograph poster made around 1887 and can be found in the
Museum of Animal Acts in Wisconsin.
The back of the postcard reads:
"Cat-marking behavior was trivialized in Victorian times, as this poster shows.
While Matissa certainly made marks with paint, Mrs. Broadmoore
(in reality a rather portly man dressed as a woman),
amused the audience by pretending that the cat's simple paintings were
"pawtraits" of people in the audience."
A big thank you to Beth for hosting Postcard Friendship Friday.
I hope this card brought a smile to your face.
Wishing you well and a fun filled weekend!
20 comments:
You do find the funniest things! Matissa - you go girl!
This vintage cat poster is a treasure, thanks for sharing!
A nice weekend for you!
Luna - WE LOVE LUNA
Very cute! Reminds me of that book "Why Cats Paint."
I want some spiritual secrets revealed. Do you think this cat could really do it? Happy Friday. xox Corrine
Fascinating glimpse into the past. My cats do a lot of things, but painting is not one of them. To be fair, I've never given them the opportunity. :D
"Spellbinding displays of artistry"....I love that! I think this postcard is my favorite of all the ones you've shown. My cats spend a lot of time in the studio but not one "pawtrait" have they produced!
BIG smile here--Matissa, how dear!
Hope all's well in your world.
Happy new year!!
Howdy Snap
Happy PFF to you .
This is truly wonderful.
Such a fun post and so uniquely one of a kind like you :)
Love it !!!!
Thank you for sharing this awesome treasure with us today.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Until next time
Happy Trails
Great card. I have a postcard from Thailand showing an elephant painting. And there is the famous youtube video of the cat playing piano.
I'll have to give one a brush and look out for "deft movements of paws" although I think it may be a CATastrophe.
Great card.
I'm sure Cassie could create a masterpiece if only you would supply her with a bit of paint, Snap. Have a good weekend with Mr Dragon.
Cute one, Snap... Thanks for sharing.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
That's the Cat's Meow as far as poster art goes!
This is such an unusual and funnypostcard. I wonder if my cat has talent? :D
Have a good weekend!
I have the book "Why Cats Paint." Cute cat stuff always makes me smile.
I wonder if I could get Midnight to do this. Ah yes then I could retire and eat bon bons all day! Love the card. You are a wealth of great information. I have been bad... was trying to clean out the studio and took a nasty spill over some boxes & wood for carving. Ended up in a heap on the floor with a deep gash in my leg, bruised both hips,right shoulder & wrist & fingers. That's how DH found me.
I just tried to laugh and say " welcome home dear and how was your day!" But just wanted to check in with you. Your posts always make my day! Hi to Mr. D.
What a great old card! So many wonderful old treasures out there. Have a great weekend. Carol
I'm not going to let my cat see this post. He has enough fun with the printer now that he knows which buttons to press!
That's a show I would have loved to see.
It certainly did make me smile as did your last post "Good Morning"! How wonderful you know the date of the original poster, Blessings, Lisa
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