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.

October 25, 2015

October 25, 1881

Pablo Picasso (October 25, 1881 to April 8, 1973), comes to mind if the question is "who is the most famous 20th century artist". That question says something about fame, and nothing about art. My own thoughts on this artist are not insightful, but what always takes me aback is how many cats he painted, and they generally do not show the distortions of Picasso's explorations. Here is a very early painting -- 1900 -- and he was on the brink of major invention.
Woman with Cat - Pablo Picasso


He senses a need to distance himself, but tenderness is triumphant. Somebody needs to do a book on Picasso and cats.


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