Picasso at his home in Vallauris, France during a visit from the painter Carlos Nadal, circa 1954.

Salvador Dali with ocelot and cane, 1965.

Henri Matisse with his pet cat curled between his legs, writing from his bed in Nice, France, August 1949.

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is photographed at home with his cat as part of filming for the documentary "Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry," an inside story of a dissident for the digital age.

Edward Gorey at home with his cats, photographed by <i><a href="http://www.stevemarselstudio.com">© 2004 Steve Marsel Studio Inc.</a></i>.

Paul Klee is photographed with his cat, 1921.

Gustav Klimt holds his cat in his arms in front of his studio in Vienna, in 1912.

Cat artist Louis William Wain draws inspiration from a pet, circa 1900.