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An Allegory of Poetry
antiquarian and author of numerous books on European art and artists
Pen and Ink Drawing
Signed and dated CS Thyme 1778
Valentine Green 1739-1813
Louis Wain Portrait Of A Scowling Cat Theatrical Portrait An Allegory of PoetryLouis William Wain 1860 1939. British School early 20th. Century red crayon drawing. Portrait of a scowling cat. 11. 8 by 15. 8 cms. Provenance: From the collection of comedian Michael Bentine 1922 1996. Wain was an English artist best known for his drawings, which consistently featured anthropomorphised large eyed cats and kittens. Later in life, he was confined to mental asylums and struggled with mental illness.
