It’s been a hot minute since we rounded up ultra-talented and hardworking artists who share their craft on Instagram. Cat artists, that is. We’ve curated three with very diverse styles, so let’s get right to it! 1. Raphaël Vavasseur The first is Raphaël, a Parisian born painter whose muse has taken him to live in…
1. Egyptian Bronze Cat, Ptolemaic Period, Circa 332-30 B.C. The Ptolemaic period gets its name from the Ptolemy royal family which ruled Egypt during the Hellenistic period. Their rule lasted for 275 years, from 305 to 30 BC and they were effectively the last dynasty of ancient Egypt. This 6 inch plus Egyptian bronze cat statue is a…
Collectors Weekly has summarized the history and significance of cats and cat collectibles in an interesting and easy to read overview. It covers the following: – different varieties of cat themed antiques– notable artists or historical figures who featured cats in their artworks– origin of domesticated cats in Egypt and their customs– domesticated cats spreading…
