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Article created by: Monika Pašukonytė

It is no secret that people adore watching and portraying animals in various mediums. Just take a look at any pet owner's phone gallery and you will find plenty of pictures of their pet there. Or think about how cats have ruled the internet since basically its mainstream popularization. 

Paintings are no exception. Artists love portraying animals, even if it doesn't always come out successfully. Fortunately, today we're going to take a trip around more sophisticated animal art pieces from history.

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One For Now, A Couple For Later, Alison Friend, 2022

Painting of a dog holding cookies at a table, showcasing animals found in art pieces through history.

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    Anonymous. 12th Century

    Ancient art piece depicting a cat with an unusual face, showcasing animals found in historical art pieces.

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    Pierrot Et Le Chat, Théophile Alexandre Steinlen , 1889

    Child in white outfit holding a black cat in a classic art piece showcasing animals in historical artworks.

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    (Untitled), Penovác, Endre, 2012

    Sketch of a curly-haired dog lying down, showcasing animals found in art pieces through history.

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    Looking Tiresome (Aka Teasing The Cat), Yoshitoshi, Tsukioka ,1888

    Traditional Japanese art showing a woman in colorful kimono with a white cat, highlighting animals in historic art pieces.

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    A Catte, Mary, Queen Of Scots C.1569-84

    Medieval textile art featuring an embroidered animal figure with detailed patterns found in historical art pieces.

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    'egyptian Cat Hunting In The Marshes' The Tomb-Chapel Of Nebamun Thebes, Egypt Late 18th Dynasty, Around 1350 Bc

    Ancient artwork depicting animals including birds, a mammal, and butterflies in intricate historical art pieces with natural elements.

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    'cat With Kittens, Henriëtte Ronner-Knipm, 1844

    Painting of a group of cats resting on a patterned blanket, showcasing animals found in art pieces throughout history.

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    Cat And Moon, Molly Lemon, 2022

    Black cat in an art piece sitting on a couch looking out a window at a crescent moon and trees at night.

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    "The Rescue" Deb Garlick 2023

    Woman in a snowy forest with bare trees and a black cat, in an art piece featuring animals through history.

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    Cat On Radiator, Steffen Kraft (Aka Iconeo), 2018

    Minimalist art showing a black cat blending with a white radiator, illustrating animals found in creative art pieces through history.

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    The Tale Of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter, 1902

    Vintage animal art showing a mother rabbit serving tea to three young rabbits inside a cozy burrow.

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    Portrait Of Sarah Bernhardt, Georges Clairin, 1876

    Woman in white dress reclining on red couch with a dog lying beside her in a classic art piece featuring animals.

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    Heron, Jilly Henderson, 2023

    Watercolor and gold leaf art piece of a heron surrounded by plants, showcasing animals found in art through history.

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    Woman Lying On A Bench, Carl Larsson, 1913

    Woman reclining on a bench reading a book with a cat and dog, showcasing animals found in art pieces through history.

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    Dreamers, John George Brown, 1899

    Boy sitting and looking thoughtfully at a dog in a classic art piece featuring animals in art through history.

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    Late Uruk Period Copper Artifact (Hedgehog Depiction) Found In Syria, Dating Back To 3000 Bc

    Ancient art piece shaped like a hedgehog, showcasing how animals were found in historical sculptures and artifacts.

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    #18

    Ulla Thynell, Finnish Artist. Enchanted Forests 2022

    Four whimsical art pieces featuring animals like deer and rabbits in mystical forest scenes, highlighting animals in art history.

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    The White Owl, William James Webbe, 1856

    Painting of a barn owl perched on wood next to a mouse, showcasing animals found in art pieces through history.

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    My Dear Angus, Sandra Kuck, American, 2019

    Girl in historical art piece holding a large fluffy cat, showcasing animals found in art through history and classical portraiture.

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    Cat In The Snow, Cat In The Snow, 2022

    Painting of a cat lying in snow, showcasing animals found in art pieces throughout history.

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    Mountain Lion, Greg Beecham, 2023

    Painting of a resting big cat showcasing detailed brushwork, highlighting animals found in art throughout history.

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    I Don't Know Anything About Any Doughnut, Alison Friend,2023

    Painting of a dog with a red collar, showcasing animals found in art pieces through history in a classic style.

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    My Wife's Lovers, Carl Kahler, 1891

    Multiple cats gathered on stairs and ornate furniture in a classic oil painting depicting animals found in art pieces.

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    Drops Of Kindness, Nicolene Botha, 2016

    Painting of two birds near a dripping faucet, highlighting animals found in art pieces throughout history.

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    Cat With Her Kittens, Julius Adam, 1913

    Three cats resting among greenery in a detailed painting illustrating animals found in art pieces through history.

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    Spilled Milk , Alfred-Arthur Brunel De Neuville, (1852-1941)

    Two cats in a classic art piece, one drinking spilled milk from a tipped decorative cup on a wooden floor.

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    Butterflies, Johanna Sierko-Filipowska, 2010

    Girl with long braid lying on wooden bench near a cluster of yellow and green butterflies in a classic art piece with animals.

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    Two Cheetahs, Lizzie Riches 1950

    Two cheetahs depicted in a classic art piece with detailed foliage and a decorative vase, showcasing animals in art.

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    Walking Through The Village, Chris Dunn, 2019

    Two animals dressed in clothes walking in a snowy village street, a scene from animals found in art pieces through history.

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    Catnapping, Kim Johnson Nechtman, 2021

    A watercolor art piece depicting a man sleeping with a cat lying beside him, showcasing animals in art.

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    Martha B Rabbit, Shirley Barber 1995

    Whimsical art featuring a cat dressed in clothes inside a cozy tree home, highlighting animals found in art pieces.

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    Alberto Morrocco, Vera And Lola , 1997

    Painting of a person holding a black cat, highlighting animals found in art pieces throughout history.

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