The artwork titled “AFTER THE FOOTBALL MATCH YOU ARE NOT LUCKY, BUT A BETTER TIME IS COMING” is an animal painting created by Louis Wain, an artist associated with the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. In this drawing, two anthropomorphic cats are depicted, one notably injured, using crutches and wearing bandages, while the other appears to be selling “cats’ meat” from a wheelbarrow. The scene, set in what appears to be a park with trees and a fence in the background, captures a moment of hardship contrasted with an implied promise of better days ahead. The intricate, detailed ink work is typical of Wain’s distinctive style, embodying a blend of whimsy and emotional depth.
