# Classical Cat Portraits Susan Herbert Has Reimagned Various Cats in Historic Paintings By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-02-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-paintings References: [chiclaunches](http://chiclaunches.com/cat-book/) & [news.xinhuanet](http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/photo/2015-09/07/c_134596800.htm) Artist Susan Herbert has mixed her love for [cats and historic paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-meets-the-louvre) in her latest series. Following her work that transformed cats into iconic Shakespearean characters, this series places [beautiful felines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-volume-2) in some of the world's most legendary artwork. While cats have often been the muses to many great artists, Herbert has applied her creative touch to already finished pieces to create something new, quirky and contemporary. Working with such historic paintings as the [Girl with a Pearl Earring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-vermeer-1), the Mona Lisa and a painting of The Sound of Music's Baronin Maria von Trapp running through the valley, Herbert was able to recreate each legendary piece by replacing its main characters with a cat. Herbert's work is an amalgamation of historic art and cats, something most won't see every day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reimagining Art with Animals:** Exploring the trend of incorporating animals into historic artwork to create unique and contemporary pieces. - **Niche Art Crossovers:** The trend of combining unrelated artistic themes, like cats and historic paintings, to engage audiences and create novelty. - **Creative Adaptations in Art:** Using existing artwork as a canvas for reinterpretation by replacing original subjects with unconventional elements like cats. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can leverage the trend of reimagining classical artwork with animals to attract a wider audience and create buzz around their exhibitions. - **Pet Industry:** The pet industry can tap into the trend of incorporating animals into art by partnering with artists to create personalized pet portraits or merchandise. - **Online Marketplaces:** Online marketplaces can benefit from the trend of creative adaptations in art by featuring unique and quirky artwork that caters to niche interests, attracting art collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cat-Friendly Book Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tails-of-irresistibility.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Feline-Graphic Limited Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-fiberglass.md) - [AI-Powered Cat Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharaohs-lost-cat.md) - [Adorable Cat Milk Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adorable-blue-cat.md) - [Personalized Pet Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4am-stories.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md)