In Memory of Frasier is a drawing by Carol Wisniewski which was uploaded on January 3rd, 2014.
In Memory of Frasier
A portrait of Frasier, a Persian Cat, done in Pastels.... more
Title
In Memory of Frasier
Artist
Carol Wisniewski
Medium
Drawing - Pastel Pencil
Description
A portrait of Frasier, a Persian Cat, done in Pastels.
SOLD 14x14 Pillow 12/10/2014
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Persians have been around for much longer than 125 years. Longhaired cats, including the ancestors of the modern Persian and Angora breeds, were first seen in Europe in the mid- to late 1500s, introduced by Roman and Phoenician caravans from Persia (now Iran) and Turkey, according to documents of the era. Researchers believe the recessive gene for long hair appeared spontaneously in the cat population in the cold mountainous areas of Persia. An Italian traveler by the name of Pietro della Valle (1586~1652) is credited with bringing Persian cats to the European world in the 1600s. Both Angora and Persian cats are mentioned in the manuscript Voyages de Pietro della Valle. He described the Persians as gray with very long, silky, glossy fur. He noted that the cats resided in the province of Khorazan in Persia, and that they came from India with the Portuguese.
Uploaded
January 3rd, 2014
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Comments (12)
Jim Fitzpatrick
Beautiful work and cat! Sorry for your loss! fv
Carol Wisniewski replied:
Thank you Jim and many thanks for the kind words and f/v and for the condolences, she will live on in our memories!
Linda Foakes
Outstanding portrait of this beautiful Persian cat...you have really captured the character of Frasier. l.f
Maria Hunt
Wonderfully drawn, Carol You brave soul... Such a difficult subject done with love!!! F/L & V
Carol Wisniewski replied:
Thanks Maria, juust some of the diversity of subject in my work, so glad you liked this!
Becky Lupe
Congratulations for your Feature in "Black Background and Color" FL
Carol Wisniewski replied:
Thank you for the Congratulations and Support. The Feature is very much appreciated Becky!
Barbara Jewell
Beautiful drawing! I'm a "cat person" who no longer has a cat, but who wishes she did! L
Carol Wisniewski replied:
I know how you must feel, we have 3 ferals. Once a cat person, always a cat person. Thanks Barbara!
Elaine Snyder
Carol, what a beautiful drawing, so much like my Persian I used to have. L/F
Carol Wisniewski replied:
I am very sorry for your loss Elaine. This I did for a friend who had recently lost her beloved cat. Thank you for the visit and the lovely comment and support, it is much appreciated!
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