The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

November 10, 2012

November 10, 1859

November 10 (1859) is the birthday of one of history's great cat lovers: Theophile Steinlen. Although he thrived in France, he was actually born in Switzerland. He was a painter, and produced prints, especially posters which have a niche in the history of modernity because of his use of simple layout and bright colors.

Here are some links --

He also sculpted some:

Steinlen's friends referred to his house as Cat Corner.


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