LOUIS WAIN 

PETER 

signature appears in lower portion of image of PETER

"To HIM, properly, belongs the foundation of my career, the developments of my initial efforts, and the establishing of my work"   Louis Wain

The owner cherished the story of Louis and Emily and the wonderful PETER who inspired them both

One never tires of seeing this lovely image of the cat creature he adored and the love they shared.

The Peter image is a reproduction on quality stock

Muted Colors - Tinted

The death of his cat, Peter, in 1898 was a huge blow to his mental health. Peter was his only living connection to his wife, and after Peter died, Louis Wain went into a deep depression; it is debatable whether he ever fully recovered.  

Peter was 15 years old when he died.

Vintage Style Frame within a Frame

9 X 7

Under Glass

Hand Tinted

Very Lovely frame

-S&H reflects the actual cost to carefully pack & ship

See pictures for details and condition

This sale is for the Peter image alone with frame

  The frame and subtly complimentary tinted image are hallmarks of the aesthetic of Wain collectors.

We highly recommend the wonderful film

about Louis Wain, his wife and the cat, PETER, who brought them closer together.

Ships the same day the order is placed

From a smoke free/climate controlled home

$&H reflects our actual cost to carefully pack and ship this item.

At the age of 23, Wain married his sisters' governess, Emily Richardson, who was ten years his senior (which was considered scandalous at the time), and moved with her to Hampstead in north London.

Emily soon began to suffer from breast cancer and died three years into their marriage. Prior to Emily's death, Wain discovered the subject that would define his career. During her illness, Emily was comforted by their pet cat Peter, a stray black and white kitten who had been rescued after he was heard meowing in the rain one night. Emily's spirits were lifted by Peter, and Louis began to draw extensive sketches of him, which Emily strongly encouraged him to have published.

She died before this happened, but he continued to make cat sketches.

Ships the same day the sale is completed

USPS Ground Advantage

See the new film THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN On Amazon Prime.