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December 28, 2014

December 28, 1965

Felix Vallotton (December 28, 1865 to December 29, 1925)was a Swiss artist, known for his painting and his woodcuts. Cats featured occasionally in his work. Another cat lover, Gustav Klimt praised his work. They both had a similar gift for abstraction. Louis Tiffany used some of his designs.

Felix Vallotton Man Playing a Flute Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam cats in paintings

This example of a print from a woodcut of his explains why Felix Vallotton is credited with reviving that art.
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