Today we celebrate women and cats in art history — what better way than to look at the remarkable women who have shared their lives with cats throughout history.
In honor of International Women’s Day, I put together a tribute featuring women and cats in art history. In Impressionist portraits, cats have been quiet companions to women — curious, independent, and impossible to ignore. Artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Mary Cassatt captured these moments beautifully, but it wasn’t just in painting. Writers like Colette and Doris Lessing wrote openly about their deep bonds with cats, and figures like Florence Nightingale kept dozens of them throughout her life. Women and cats have always found each other.
Whether you’re a longtime cat lover or just discovering the world of cat training, I hope this brings a smile to your face today.
Who is the woman in your life — past or present — who you most associate with cats? Share in the comments. I’d love to hear.
Here’s to women, cats, and the bonds that make life richer. 🐾
Happy International Women’s Day from Sunday and me.
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