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Cats have been part of the history of art for centuries. Long before they became internet celebrities, they were already appearing in paintings, illustrations, prints, and posters created by artists from around the world. They were portrayed as beloved companions, playful troublemakers, mysterious creatures, or even humorous caricatures. Despite the passing of time, these artworks remain a real treat for those who discover them today.

The Facebook page 'Cats In Art' celebrates this fascinating connection by curating paintings featuring felines from different artistic movements and time periods. Rather than focusing on a single artist or style, the page brings together everything from classical oil paintings to modern illustrations, showing how cats have remained a timeless subject throughout the history of art.

Below, we’ve gathered some of the most charming pieces shared on the page, so without further ado, scroll down and enjoy!

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40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

Artwork by Antonio Mancini, c. 1887

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Premium 24 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely hope this is me when I'm on my deáthbed. I'm okay if they eat my corpse afterwards!

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes

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    Premium     24 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That magpie is doomed XD

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Arthur Heyer, 1872-1931

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Fritz Zuber-Bühler ,1822–1896

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    46 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm gay, but I love how gently she's stroking her p... eh, cat.

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Gottfried Mind

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    48 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that's not a tapeworm... 😐😅

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Henriette Ronner-Knip, c. 1860–1880

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Percy A. Sanborn, c. 1890–1910

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Andydiehl

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    Artwork by Georg Flegel, 1566 - 1638

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    Artwork by Horatio Henry Couldery, 1832–1893

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    Premium     22 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I title this one "Motherhood: All The Regrets" XD

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Fernando Botero

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    39 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I AM CAT! I RULE THESE ROOF TOPS!

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Antonio Guzman Capel

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    Artwork by Henriette Ronner-Knip, c. 1863

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    Artwork by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, 1728

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    Artwork by Anne Mortimer, Iris, 2013

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Bart van der Leck, 1914

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    Artwork by Antonio Guzmán Capel, c. 1980–2000

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    Premium     20 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The caption reads, "To my friend Meli"

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Tomoo Inagaki

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    Artwork by Byeon Sang-byeok

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    Artwork by Takahashi Hiroaki

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    Artwork by Braden Duncan

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    34 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this one! The way the paint is dripping yet the cats are so lifelike.

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    Artwork by Kiyoshi Saitō

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by William Stobbs, c. 1961

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    Artwork by Carlos Páez Vilaró

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    Artwork by Utagawa Kuniyoshi

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    33 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There will be blood soon methinks.

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Susan Herbert, c. 2015

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    Artwork by Jules Gasson, 19th century

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    Artwork by Albert Dubout, c. 1930–1950

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    Artwork by John Henry Dolph (1835–1903)

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    Artwork by Moritz Müller

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    Artwork by Walasse Ting

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    Artwork by Maria Chepeleva

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Valentine Thomas Garland

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Frank Paton, 1855-1909

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    No, babykitten, don't eat the spicy sky raisins!

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    Artwork by an anonymous artist

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    Artwork by Émile Vernon, 1872–1920

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    Artwork by Felix Vallotton

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    Artwork by Andrew Wyeth

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Daniel Merlin (1861–1933)

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    40 Heartwarming Pieces Of Art That Prove Cats Have Always Been Muses For Great Artists

    Artwork by Enoki Toshiyuki

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