Louis Wain Fact #43:
Back in the day, Louis Wain's declining health was very sensationalised in the newspapers, often playing things up and including false details, which makes it quite difficult to get a clear picture. In an anonymous 1949 article in Antioch news, they claimed that Wain claimed cats had cursed him, drew “devilish and horrifying” cats, and that his doctor [cat caricature pictured] destroyed all of his later cat artwork. Needless to say, this is not true.
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85. THE VIOLIN RECITAL
Watercolour and Bodycolour
7" x 9"
(Website note: this piece was previously titled "The Fiddler" on this site. Since Chris Beetles is a more reputable and respected source than 'art.com' we have changed it to reflect the title as seen in his books.)