Apotheosis of Cats

"Apotheosis of Cats" is a striking example of Animal painting that fuses Art nouveau (modern) aesthetics with symbolic rebellion. The artwork depicts cats in a celestial, almost divine, setting, elevating them as symbols within anarchist iconography—particularly referencing the black cat as a symbol of anarchism. The composition hints at the use of bisected flags and motifs like the circle-A, which are historically associated with anarchist movements. The painting’s flowing lines and ornate details evoke the elegance of Art nouveau (modern), while subtly alluding to political ideals and the subversion of traditional authority.