Louis Wain Fact #29:
“Catland” is not a strictly Wainian invention - it was used by another cat artist, Harrison Weir, as early as eighteen fifty one. Wain has admitted on numerous occasions to having been quite inspired by Weir, especially early in his career,
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Full to the brim of sours;
But I rather think the sun doth shine
Though many golden hours.
Note how the lark doth speed with song
On merry, tripping wing;
Pack up your world of troublous cares -
A merry heart doth sing.