Purchased from the artist
By descent to the present Private Collection, Ontario
Featuring one of Maud Lewis’ most coveted subjects, “Three Black Cats” evokes the splendour of springtime in the artist’s home of Marshalltown, Nova Scotia. Nestled between boughs of pink and white cherry blossoms and a patch of brightly coloured tulips, the playful animals greet the viewer with an infectious charm and innocence. Iconic serial images within Lewis’ body of work, the fluffy black cat and its kittens never cease to delight the beholder. Like many of the artist’s commissions, this painting was acquired directly from the artist by mail order by the consignor’s family.
