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In 32 entrancing paintings, Susan Herbert opens up an unsuspecting world of Shakespeare interpreted by cats with all their winning ways. This imaginative artist presents an array of well-known characters in the great Shakespearean plays, from the tragic Romeo and Juliet to the mischevious Titania.
An irresistible treat for cat lovers and art lovers alike
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In 32 entrancing paintings, Susan Herbert opens up an unsuspected world of Shakespeare interpreted by cats with all their winning ways. Painting in her familiar and highly popular style, this imaginative artist presents an irresistible array of well-known characters in the great Shakespearean plays, from the tragic Romeo and Juliet to the mischievous Titania, from the beautiful Cleopatra to the roguish Falstaff.
Herbert's many devoted admirers will find this collection full of the charm and humour of her earlier books, while newcomers to her art will be surprised and enchanted by the finesse she brings to this portrait gallery of cats in unusual guises.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500284292
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 April 2004
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 32 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 190.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Susan Herbert (1945-2014) was one of the most distinctive contemporary cat artists. She studied at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, University of Oxford. She was the author and illustrator of The Cats Gallery of Art, The Cats History of Western Art, Diary of a Victorian Cat, Medieval Cats, Impressionist Cats, Pre-Raphaelite Cats, Shakespeare Cats, Opera Cats and Movie Cats, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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