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They crowd into the pages of the 15th-century \u003ci\u003eTrès Riches Heures\u003c\/i\u003e, zoom through the air as cherubic blindfolded Cupids in Renaissance masterworks, and pose stiffly in royal portraits, before loosening things up in the 19th century as artists take paint and palette out into the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRanging from medieval illuminated manuscripts to Old Master stalwarts such as Rembrandt and Vermeer, through to the likes of Monet and Rossetti, this second helping of cats in art will delight fans everywhere of a beloved artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 140 illustrations in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854691225836,"sku":"9780500024515","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500024515.jpg?v=1759252050"},{"product_id":"shakespeare-cats-by-susan-herbert-9780500284292","title":"Shakespeare Cats","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 32 entrancing paintings, Susan Herbert opens up an unsuspected world of Shakespeare interpreted by cats with all their winning ways. 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