Mmastodon CultureArt first seen 7 h ago, last 2 h ago, peak #7
1890 Finnish Painting of a Cat Charms Online
Original: "The Cat on the Pillow" (1890) by Finnish realist painter Adolf von Becker (1831–1909) # Caturday existed even back then
Adolf von Becker's 1890 oil painting "The Cat on the Pillow" is drawing attention online, with art lovers sharing the work by the Finnish realist painter, who lived from 1831 to 1909. Commenters are delighting in the depiction of a cat lounging on a pillow, joking that cat appreciation online clearly predates the internet by more than a century.
Why now: A charming 19th-century cat painting resonates with today's widespread love of cat content.
Adolf von BeckerThe Cat on the PillowFinland
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 7 h ago to 2 h ago.
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- "The Cat on the Pillow" (1890) by Finnish realist painter Adolf von Becker (1831–1909) # Caturday existed even back then, just via oil paintings... 🎨 Oil on canvas # art # artist # artwork # cats · Natasha_Jay@tech.lgbt · 139
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