05/30/2026
When looking for inspiration in my art, I often ask what the day is famous for. Evidently, today is National Hug Your Cat day. Which got me to pondering if I know of any famous cat paintings. I did not. So, for your viewing pleasure, below are some famous cat paintings. Same inspired thought with very different outcomes. Hug your cat while you look. What inspires you today?
Le Chat Noir (1896) by Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen
The Cat’s Lunch by Marguerite Gérard,
Cat Catching a Bird (1939) Pablo Picasso