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1. In 1863 Manet painted a controversial masterpiece now located in the Musee d'Orsay. It featured a black cat sitting on the edge of a bed, along with a nude woman who is believed to be a prostitute. What is the name of this painting?
2. This famous impressionist painted at least two works featuring cats: "Sara Holding a Cat" in 1908 and "Children Playing with a Cat" in 1909. The second painting features a common theme among this artist, the relationship between mothers and children. Can you name this painter who also painted "The Child's Bath"?
3. This painter also did more than one painting featuring cats. He was a founding member of the "Der Blaue Reiter" and a German Expressionist. In one cat painting we see a nude woman on a blue and purple blanket feeding milk to a small yellow cat. Another painting features a white cat taking a nap. Can you name the artist who created these works?
4. In 1742 this artist created a work featuring 2 children, a bird, and, of course, a cat. However, when it came to his own self portrait three years afterwards, he painted himself with a canine. Can you name this artist, who is also known for his series of engravings which warn you to stay away from "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street"?
5. This 19th century female Dutch painter created many works of cats and kittens. One of her many cat works features three kittens with their mother. Another work features three playful kittens. Can you name this artist who was born in Amsterdam and whom later moved to Belgium?
6. While not known for featuring domestic cats, this 17th century Flemish Baroque artist painted a story from the Bible featuring lions in a den with Daniel. Other Bible stories also depicted by this painter include "The Fall of Man" and "The Raising of the Cross". Can you name this painter who was knighted by two kings?
7. Lucas Cranach the Elder depicted this famous Bible couple with a cat in the background: a lion to be specific. The couple is nude, although branches from the tree under which they stand cover their genitals. They are also holding fruit. This couple has also been painted by Albrecht Dürer. Additionally, Jan Van Eyck painted them on the Ghent Alterpiece. Can you name this bible couple?
8. In this artist's "A Young Tiger Playing With Its Mother" you can see this artist's interest in and use of color and light. It is clear that he is a member of the Romantic Movement of the 19th century. This, however, is the not the best known of his paintings. He is more famous for a work of art showing the symbolic "Liberty (is) Leading the People" of Paris in battle. Who is this artist?
9. This ancient culture created many images, especially sculptures of cats. In fact, probably much to the delight of the cats, this culture worshiped cats in addition to several other animals. The culture even had a cat goddess named Bast (also known as Bastet). In fact, this society even had a "cult of the cat". Can you name this society known for its artistic creations of cats?
10. Ikuko Shimizu of Japan first created this cat image on a coin purse. Two years later, in 1976, this iconic cat was introduced in the United States. Since then this icon has been seen on everything from school supplies to an airbus. What is this 20th (and 21st) century icon?
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