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What is Louis Wain famous for?
Louis Wain is famous for his art. Specifically, he produced whimsical prints, drawings and paintings of cats engaging in everyday human activities. Among his most famous works is a series of 18 colorful paintings, collectively known as Kaleidoscope Cats. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Louis Wain art.
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Louis Wain framed Cat Postcard "The attack on the Stage Coach", Edwardian, 1903
By Louis Wain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a cat postcard by Louis Wain called "The attack on the Stage Coach", originally posted in Edwardian England, circa 1903. The card is in a new frame. This card is an original Edwardian, Cat Themed Postcard by artist Louis Wain published in their Valentines Series, No. 597. The frame is new and allows the back of the card to be seen and a rear insert is included to allow the card frame to be wall hung. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Louis Wain, (1860-1939) Louis Wain was one of the most popular commercial illustrators in the history of England...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Prints

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Louis Wain Cat Postcard "I Felt Rather Upset at Not Hearing from You" Edwardian
By Louis Wain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a signed cat postcard by Louis Wain called "I felt rather upset at not hearing from you", originally posted in Edwardian England, circa 1905. The ca...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Prints

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Louis Wain Framed Cat Postcard "Love's Young Dream" Edwardian, Brighton, 1904
By Louis Wain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a signed cat postcard by Louis Wain called "Love's Young Dream", originally posted in Edwardian England, in Brighton, 1907. The card is in a new fra...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Prints

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