The artwork, titled “HE – I WENT TO THE ZOO YESTERDAY SHE – MY WORD! I WENT THERE TOO LOOKING FOR YOU WHICH CAGE WERE YOU IN,” is a creation by the artist Louis Wain. Classified under the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement, the genre of this piece is animal painting.
This particular artwork depicts two anthropomorphic cats, dressed in human attire, engaged in a humorous conversation. One cat, depicted standing, is holding their head, seemingly in surprise or contemplation, while the other elegantly sits in a chair, knitting. The dialogue beneath the illustration adds a whimsical tone, enhancing the humorous nature of the scene by referencing a playful exchange about a visit to the zoo. The black-and-white line drawing style, coupled with Wain’s signature, reflects his characteristic approach to animal-themed art.
