Purchased in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
By descent to the current Private Collection, Vancouver
A charming and coveted composition, Lewis’s “Three Black Cats” reflects the whimsy and colour of the artist’s home in Marshalltown, Nova Scotia. Peering out with big yellow eyes, surrounded by tulips and cherry blossoms, the cats bring joy to the viewer with their bright simplicity and innocence.
According to Alan Deacon, this artwork was likely painted in 1969 or 1970. The consignor’s family purchased the painting from a drug store in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Deacon believing that stores in the area would sometimes purchase Maud Lewis works of art for resale.
