Stan
I think the artist your patron has in mind was Louis Wain [1860-1939. UK.
Illustrator/Painter]
He specialised in painting and drawing cats. As his illness progressed his
cat pictures became more and more disturbing, indeed they were positively
psychedelic towards the end.
You will find entries on him in most biographical dictionaries of 19/20th
century British illustrators/painters. His cat pictures are highly
collected in the UK and fetch high prices at auction.
Chris Mees
Editor - design and applied arts index
> From: Stan Shiebert <[log in to unmask]>
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> Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 17:27:49 EDT
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> Subject: schizophenic artist
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> Can anyone refer me to any information about an artist who developed
> schizophrenia during his career. He was famous for painting cats.The patron
> thinks that his last name was Hurley, the first name perhaps Alan or Allen.
> Any suggestions gratefully received.
> Stan Shiebert
> Fine and Performing Arts Dept.
> Seattle Public Library
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