40 Cat Paintings That Show Felines Have Always Been Art Superstars

Here's Antonio Mancini showing off a fluffy cat from way back in 1887. Classic art meets kitty charm.

Fernando Botero painted this chunky cat that looks like it owns the place - probably naps a lot too.

Arthur Heyer captured cats in a way that feels warm and totally classic. Timeless kitty goals.

This one by Antonio Guzman Capel is like a cat caught mid-adventure - pure mischief and charm.

Goya’s cat has that cool, mysterious vibe - like it knows all the secrets.

Check out this gentle cat by Horatio Henry Couldery, all soft and sweet from the 1800s.

Braden Duncan caught a cat chilling like a boss, just doing its thing.

This cat by Fritz Zuber-Bühler is fancy AF, like it just walked out of a royal palace.

Henriette Ronner-Knip painted cats in their happiest places - lounging, napping, being cute.

Fast forward to the late 1900s where Capel is still painting cats that pop with personality.

Tomoo Inagaki painted this sleek cat looking like a total boss.

Here’s Anne Mortimer’s cat art from 2013 proving cats never go out of style.

Let’s take a look at Bart van der Leck’s artsy cat from 1914, all geometric and groovy.

Percy A. Sanborn captured a cat that feels like it stepped right out of a turn-of-the-century postcard.

Here’s a classic kitty from Byeon Sang-byeok that feels like a cultural treasure.

A cat from way back, painted by Georg Flegel, that looks like it's plotting something sneaky.

Gottfried Mind sketched this cat with all the adorable energy you’d expect from a feline masterpiece.

Back again with Ronner-Knip’s 1863 painting, showing cats living their best life even back then.

Chardin painted this cat in 1728, showing timeless kitty elegance.

Stobbs’ 1961 cat looks like it just stepped out of a retro comic strip - fun and funky.

Here’s a cat painted by Susan Herbert in 2015, sticking to that blend of classic and quirky.

Dubout’s cat looks like it just told a hilarious joke - classic cartoon vibes.

Andydiehl’s cat has that sleek style that makes you want to pet it right through the screen.

Kiyoshi Saitō’s art gives us a sleek, elegant cat that’s basically the feline version of a runway model.

Throwback to Jules Gasson’s 19th-century kitty that feels right at home in any era.

A cat mystery! This anonymous artwork shows a classic cat look that never goes out of fashion.

Wyeth’s cat looks cozy and calm, like it’s telling you to slow down and enjoy life.

Japanese artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi gave us a cat with a ton of personality and style.

Merlin’s cat art takes us back in time, with a style that’s adorable and classic.

Takahashi Hiroaki painted a cat that's got a look like it’s ready for a night out on the town.

Garland’s cat looks soft, sweet, and totally loveable - like a gentle giant in fur form.

This fancy cat by Émile Vernon from the early 1900s looks like it’s ready for the poshest tea party.

Enoki Toshiyuki caught a cat mid-play, probably planning some fun or mischief next.

Moritz Müller painted a cat looking as chill as a cucumber - pretty much the mood we all want.

Walasse Ting’s cat looks like it’s come straight out of a rainbow - it’s colorful and full of life!

Frank Paton painted this classy cat from way back in the late 1800s to early 1900s - a true vintage gem.

Vallotton’s cat stands out bold and proud - like a feline superhero ready to save the day.

This artsy cat by Carlos Páez Vilaró looks like it’s ready to star in a gallery opening.

Dolph’s cat painting is old-school classic and full of that down-to-earth cat vibe.

Chepeleva painted this sweet cat who’s practically melting your heart with those eyes.