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Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - beetle pies
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Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - beetle pies
Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - he has stomach ache from eating beetle pies.
circa 1910s
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Ache Beetle Cats Daddy Eating Humanised Illness Indigestion Pies Stomach Wain
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This charming and humorous illustration by the renowned British artist Louis Wain depicts his beloved character, Daddy Cat, experiencing a bout of indigestion after indulging in a meal of beetle pies. Dressed in a smart waistcoat and bowler hat, Daddy Cat clutches his stomach in discomfort, his face contorted in pain and embarrassment. The mischievous expression on his feline face, along with the exaggerated lines and playful details, add to the light-hearted and amusing nature of the scene. The beetle pies, a popular Victorian-era delicacy made from cooked beetles encased in pastry, are shown steaming on the table next to Daddy Cat. The comical contrast between the humanized cat enjoying a distinctly human meal and his subsequent reaction to it highlights Wain's unique ability to blend humor and anthropomorphism in his work. Louis Wain's Daddy Cat series, which began in the late 1800s and continued into the 1920s, brought joy and laughter to countless people during the 1910s, a time when the world was going through significant social and political changes. Wain's whimsical and imaginative illustrations of cats in various human situations were a welcome escape from the harsh realities of everyday life. This photograph print, taken from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the enduring appeal of Wain's work. The image is a testament to the power of art to evoke emotion and bring a smile to our faces, even during moments of discomfort and indigestion.
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