There are many things in the world, friend Horatio, but there is no better beast in the world than a cat (30 photos)

However, this Horatio not only did not argue, but on the contrary completely supported this statement.





Horatio Henry Couldery (1832-1918) was a British animal painter and illustrator, particularly known for his depictions of domestic cats, kittens and dogs. Born in Lewisham, London, he trained as a cabinetmaker and then abandoned that trade to study art at the Royal Academy of Arts.



Horatio Henry Culdery

Subsequently, he exhibited not only there, but also at the British Institute, the gallery of the Royal Society of British Artists and other famous galleries.

In 1861, Couldery exhibited his first work at the Royal Academy, entitled On Dangerous Ground. This painting of two tabby kittens, the most common common minke whale, discovering a table of fish, is in the collection of the Glanmore National Historic Site in Belleville, Ontario, Canada.

"On Dangerous Ground"

Glanmore has a collection of works known as the "Couldery Collection". Horatio's brother and sister-in-law, Bertram and Cecilia Couldery, came to Belleville in the 1880s and purchased the house. Their collection of fine art, decorative objects and furniture was given to the City of Belleville in the 1950s and housed in Glanmore National Historical Park. The collection includes 42 paintings by Horatio Henry Culdery and is considered the largest collection of his work in the world.

He worked as a professional artist, illustrating children's books, and designed images for greeting cards, and also accepted private commissions. Kuldery had a keen sense of humor, often depicting animals in unexpected situations that successfully conveyed the character and personality of his beloved pets. The animal artist amazingly accurately recreated the texture of animal fur in the smallest detail.

Coolery's first wife, Rachel Elizabeth, died a few years after their wedding. In 1874 he married Ellen Angus Homes and they had six children. His artistic career flourished until about 1893. The artist passed away on February 4, 1918.