23 Cats in Classic Canvas Creations That Prove Adding Felines Makes Art Purrrrfect

Art history with a twist! Add a touch of feline flair and watch how your classics turn into something fantastic.

Imagine the Mona Lisa chilling with a cat nestled on her lap, or The Persistence of Memory with a bunch of sleeping kittens on melting clocks. These 23 classic canvas creations become even more enchanting with the addition of our whiskered companions. For some strange reason, with their flawless grace and elegance, they seem to take any artwork from pleasing to extraordinary, sometimes with playful twists.

These classics are a purrrrfect combination of history and hilarity. The most serious of portraits can't hold back from adding a tabby twist. Be it a royal cat sprawled on a velvet couch or a mischievous little kitten peeking out from behind a curtain, the combination of cats in classic art makes for a delightful visual feast. So, in case you had any doubts that cats make everything better, here is proof that felines take this art and make it purrfectly adorable!

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