Louis Wain - Schizophrenic Cat Artist

Louis Wain - The Man Who Drew Cats

[@crepuscularone]

Whilst it's true that Louis Wain suffered from mental illness in his old age, it's not true that his work deteriorated as the illness progressed. The schizophrenia myth began when an ambitious, young psychiatrist (Walter Maclay), found the eight “kaleidoscope cat” paintings in a junk shop in Notting Hill, London. Wain rarely dated his work, but Maclay decided that these cats were painted towards the end of Wain's life because they supported his own theories about schizophrenia. In truth, Wain like to experiment with different styles and much of his later work was of equally high standard as his earlier works. It's more likely he had Asperger's Syndrome rather than schizophrenia - which would explain a heightened sense of detail.

[@ReelNostalgia]

+crepuscularone That makes a lot of sense to me - seems once a label is applied it sticks even though it may not be correct. Maybe he just got bored and wanted to change up his styles?

[@crepuscularone]

+ReelNostalgia Wain's father was a textile salesman and his mother designed carpets and church fabrics. This probably influenced some of his work and Wain himself referred to some of his paintings as "wallpaper" cats. I just think it's tragic that these days most people associate his name with schizophrenia, rather than for being a talented artist who did much to promote animal welfare in Victorian, England.

[@carolmahoney2109]

Thank you for having your facts straight and clarifying that.

[@ezrastardust3124]

As someone who has aspergers and does something similar with my own projects, I can understand this

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Just saw the movie, not sure what is true... but he seemded to be schizo most of his life

[@z1mr145]

the original furry *okay but seriously i adore his work so much*

[@lazycookies]

hound mouse yeah it’s very inspiring, his art goes from funny and cartoony to more realistic. Oh and after he got his illness, it went all funky-lookin

[@chubbyillusionist]

I wondered if he had self-portrait as a cat (like fursona).

[@odd6646]

That will be cute

[@ivan00001983]

Absolutely, just google "I am happy because everyone loves me" kitty drawing, many, including me, believe this was his way to thank fans for bailing him out of the notorious Bedlam hospital snd into much better institution. That picture has so much innocence, certain poignancy and overall its a beautiful drawing.

[@terryorphin]

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[@channelisclosedbye7352]

+Terry Orphin Thank you, Terry.

[@crazypath573]

One of my favorite artists. love me some demento kitties

[@ivan00001983]

The man was possibly not schizo, there is not a shred of evidence of that. His abstract cubist-like work is product of highly creative brain mastering ordered and detailed structure. Mediocre doctor called his abstract (and highly valuable and intrinsically ordered artwork!), a product of "deteriorated" ming, an outrageous comment from a dr looking for prominence on the account of Louis!

[@ChonkyCats]

Me laying in bed watching this 0:55

[@jackietaylor3188]

why aren't their more comments?? this guy was great

[@ReelNostalgia]

Jackie Taylor In time he will be discovered once again.

[@RogbodgeVideo]

The Bethlem Museum of the Mind has a book about Wain and his work on sale in the gift shop in the entrance.

[@chubbyillusionist]

Maybe because he's a "furry"?

[@Account-pp2bk]

@@chubbyillusionist hes not a furry

[@chubbyillusionist]

@@Account-pp2bk I'm not implying that he is absolutely furry. Didn't you see quotations?

[@natasapapalaki9602]

he`s GREAT!!!!AND BEFORE BUT AFTER....EVEN MORE.....

[@blackisbeautiful5398]

Louis Wain wasn't schizophrenic, but ALL cats certainly ARE!

[@SpookySims]

My all time favorite artist. So amazing 💞

[@Sr19769p]

Incredible. I have much to learn

[@mr.m3728]

My favorite artist. And he is getting a movie

[@rosemaryallen2128]

The pictures were changed too quickly for proper appreciation, which was a shame. And the sound was way too portentous. Louis may have had a tragic life, but most of his work was intended to charm.

[@KatJalbert]

Thank you for posting...these are wonderful

[@lindahammie3674]

beautiful !

[@ReelNostalgia]

Thank you!

[@jalapenoandbanana]

cat

[@PersonalJesus97]

you didnt even show any of the good ones

[@wakemeupinside83]

C Jay that's a lie

[@marieoreilly4334]

Love all his work would love to have one of his paintings as I love Cats I hope they come out as prints looking forward to seeing the film about his life sending all Cats everywhere good people to look after them as they are so special and to all of you good health and happiness this year Marie Dublin Ireland

[@teunrabenberg7019]

u used none of the psychadelic cats? seemed like an interesting point to mention

[@barbaramartins9224]

Amazing Artist. 🖤🐱

[@DjSakiBomb]

These are before he had the skitz

[@liha810]

American gothic with a whimsical flair. He was ahead of his time !

[@Ekaterina-j5n]

Beautiful paintings

[@specialed6357]

Where are the blue english speaking cats he promised us (movie reference if he never said that in real life), it's been over 100 years. Personally I'd prefer green cats but would take a english talking cat in any color.

[@πλούσιομετάλλιο]

I am sure that the only thing is inconsequential

[@LucasBuchs]

Rest in peace Louis Wain ❤️

[@keropan9085]

ew furries -this is a joke-