New exhibition at Qube!
Louis Wain: (1860-1939) The Man Who Drew Cats
6th May to 13th June
Louis Wain: (1860-1939) The Man Who Drew Cats
6th May to 13th June
Qube Gallery's eagerly anticipated exhibition, 'Louis Wain: The Man Who Drew Cats' is now open.
This exciting touring exhibition on loan from Bethlem Museum of the Mind tells the fascinating story of Louis Wain (1860 – 1939), an internationally acclaimed artist, through a selection of his original drawings and paintings.
Born in London, Wain began drawing humorous pictures of his cat to entertain his wife, Emily, who was seriously ill. She encouraged him to start selling his pictures and they began to appear in children's books, magazines, newspapers and in the artists own annuals, published 1901 – 1921.
Demand for Wain's drawings diminished during World War 1 leaving him increasingly impoverished. Eventually he was committed to a pauper's ward in a mental hospital until he was recognised by a hospital worker. A public appeal and support from the Prime Minister meant he was transferred to a private room at Bethlem Royal Hospital and then to Napsbury, where he was able to continue drawing his beloved cats.
Louis Wain: The Man Who Drew Cats exhibition runs at Qube Gallery until 12 th June, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and Saturday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. For further details please contact Qube 01691 656882 or email art@qube-oca.org.uk.
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