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Loved and depicted by humans for millennia, cats appeared as cult statues in ancient Egypt, in anthropomorphic illustrations in Victorian England, and today in contemporary artworks, on fashion catwalks, and as memes on social media.

This whimsical visual study of the domestic cat in art and popular culture explores the enduring bond between humanity and cats. Presented in pairs to highlight striking similarities and contrasts, the selected works show how cats have been a source of inspiration across time and cultures. From maneki-neko—Japanese lucky cats—to Disney's Aristocats, from artists' pets to the Nyan Cat GIF, and from ancient mosaics to today's haute couture, this book highlights the undeniable aesthetic appeal of these felines.