The artwork titled “OLD SONG ‘THE CAT CAME BACK'” was created by Louis Wain in the year 1906. This illustration is a representative of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement.
In the artwork, a cat is depicted mid-flight, seemingly propelled over a wooden fence by a pair of human hands in the background. The cat, wide-eyed and startled, is captured in a dynamic and spirited pose as it descends towards an open barrel beneath. The monochromatic tones and fluid lines typical of the Art Nouveau movement are evident, creating an expressive and evocative scene. The background features a barren tree and a faint silhouette of a building, adding a sense of foreboding atmosphere to the illustration. The artist’s signature, “Louis Wain,” is visible at the lower left of the scene, underscoring the uniqueness and personal touch of the work.
