Sunday, November 20, 2011

Sunday Safari - Cat & Mouse


Ulisse Aldovrandi, c. 1580thanks to Arthur Van Kruining

Carlos Marchiori, illustration from Sally Go Round the Sun, 
thanks to Michael DeForge


Romain Simon, illustration from Le Cheval à Bascule, 1949

Illustration from Fledgling magazine, thanks to 50 Watts


Daty Healy, Cat Tales from Many Lands, 1932, and
Adrienne Adams, Mary's Marvelous Mouse, 1962, thanks to Curio Books

Felttess, Philosopher Cat


Garth Williams, illustrations from The Cricket in Times Square and 
The Kitten Who Thought He Was A Mouse, thanks to my friend Carlotta



Iliane Roels, illustration from The Mouse, 1969, thanks to art.crazed



Ruth Hurlimann, illustration from The Cat and Mouse Who Shared a House 
thanks to The Art of Children's Picture Books

swig - filz felt feutre, Chat et Rat 

5 comments:

  1. Terrific selection!!! The snuggling mice and cat
    made me :-} It's great how each artist has their own distinctive take on the interplay. Tomek Bogacki's is very appealing and simple crayon blue cat with the sharp triangular claws sizzles with energy.
    Great blog!
    Lorraine

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  2. My choice is Carlos Marchiori. I love the pattern on the cat!

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  3. Wow, so many great cat illustrations! Thanks for linking to me.

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  4. Thanks for your comments...
    and Jill, you're welcome!

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  5. questo post su gatti e topi è fantastico!!

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