Friday, January 7, 2011

The Amazing Painting Cat!



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.



Cat Artists


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!

 

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20 comments:

  1. The Bodhi ChickletJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    You do find the funniest things! Matissa - you go girl!

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  2. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    This vintage cat poster is a treasure, thanks for sharing!
    A nice weekend for you!
    Luna - WE LOVE LUNA

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  3. Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Very cute! Reminds me of that book "Why Cats Paint."

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I want some spiritual secrets revealed. Do you think this cat could really do it? Happy Friday. xox Corrine

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  5. Pat - ArkansasJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    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

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  6. JanetJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    "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!

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  7. nonizamboniJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    BIG smile here--Matissa, how dear!
    Hope all's well in your world.
    Happy new year!!

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  8. TerryJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    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

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  9. viridianJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Great card. I have a postcard from Thailand showing an elephant painting. And there is the famous youtube video of the cat playing piano.

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  10. JoyJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    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.

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  11. BarbJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    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.

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  12. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Cute one, Snap... Thanks for sharing.

    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  13. MrCachetJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    That's the Cat's Meow as far as poster art goes!

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  14. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    This is such an unusual and funnypostcard. I wonder if my cat has talent? :D

    Have a good weekend!

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  15. PostcardyJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I have the book "Why Cats Paint." Cute cat stuff always makes me smile.

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  16. WildflowerhouseJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    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.

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  17. FunoldhagJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    What a great old card! So many wonderful old treasures out there. Have a great weekend. Carol

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  18. Sheila @ A Postcard a DayJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    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!

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  19. Paul van YperenJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    That's a show I would have loved to see.

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  20. Lisa'sLettersandLaceJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    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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