Description: LOUIS WAIN PETER signature appears in lower portion of image of PETER"To HIM, properly, belongs the foundation of my career, the developments of my initial efforts, and the establishing of my work" Louis WainThe owner cherished the story of Louis and Emily and the wonderful PETER who inspired them bothOne never tires of seeing this lovely image of the cat creature he adored and the love they shared.The Peter image is a reproduction on quality stockMuted Colors - TintedThe death of his cat, Peter, in 1898 was a huge blow to his mental health. Peter was his only living connection to his wife, and after Peter died, Louis Wain went into a deep depression; it is debatable whether he ever fully recovered. Peter was 15 years old when he died. Vintage FrameVery Lovely frameLarge 10 1/2 X 8 1/2-S&H reflects the actual cost to carefully pack & shipSee pictures for details and condition This sale is for the Peter image alone with frame Frame shows the normal wear and tear with an item this old. The frame and subtly complimentary tinted image are hallmarks of the aesthetic of Wain collectors.We highly recommend the wonderful filmabout Louis Wain, his wife and the cat, PETER, who brought them closer together.Ships the same day the order is placedFrom a smoke free/climate controlled home$&H reflects our actual cost to carefully pack and ship this item. At the age of 23, Wain married his sisters' governess, Emily Richardson, who was ten years his senior (which was considered scandalous at the time), and moved with her to Hampstead in north London.Emily soon began to suffer from breast cancer and died three years into their marriage. Prior to Emily's death, Wain discovered the subject that would define his career. During her illness, Emily was comforted by their pet cat Peter, a stray black and white kitten who had been rescued after he was heard meowing in the rain one night. Emily's spirits were lifted by Peter, and Louis began to draw extensive sketches of him, which Emily strongly encouraged him to have published.She died before this happened, but he continued to make cat sketches.Ships the same day the sale is completedUSPS PRIORITY MAILSee the new film THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN On Amazon Prime.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Hobe Sound, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-28T17:19:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.88 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Animal Class: Cat
Material: Glass
