text: Too often cats can be overlooked in favour of their cuter canine counterparts. But a new book, Artists And Their Cats, is putting felines back on the map. Philadelphia-based artist and journalist Alison Nastasi has collated a collection of intimate portraits featuring well-known artists with their furry friends. Scroll down for video . Philadelphia-based artist and journalist Alison Nastasi has collated a collection of intimate portraits featuring well-known artists with their furry friends. In this image, Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dali poses with his cat Babou, a Colombian wild cat . Children's book illustrator, Wanda Hazel Gág, lovingly looks at her cat in one of the intimate portraits . Featuring the likes of Henri Matisse, Salvador Dali, Georgia O'Keefe and many others, the book allows an intimate insight into the private lives of many great artists. The images see the artists in rarely-seen settings, with many of them reclining in their homes, or posing in a relaxed fashion with their beloved pets. Journalist and artist Nastasi curated over 50 intimate portraits of well-known artists and their beloved animals . Photographer Florence Henri (pictured left) and French artist Claude Cahun (pictured right in 1927) pose with their cats in black and white shots . American modernist artist, Georgia O'Keefe poses with her squinting cat, which appears to be of a Siamese breed . One image shows Salvador Dali, who was known for surrealist work, sporting an intricately-patterned waistcoat. With a shocked expression on his face, he poses with his striking cat, Babou, a breed of Colombian ocelot (a species of wild cat). Another image shows modernist artist, Georgia O'Keefe, smiling with her cat propped on her shoulder, which appears to be of Siamese breed. One intimate shot shows famous french Impressionist painter, Henri Matisse casually sat up in bed with his covers pulled up to his knees. On the bed, is a black cat staring at him, and next to it, a miniature kitten swamped by the covers. World-renowned artist Henri Matisse in 1950 - famous for his impressionist artwork - is pictured laid in bed with a black cat as well as a tiny kitten, swamped in the covers . American composer and artist John Cage is seen having a tender moment with his black cat in a rarely-seen image . Edward Gorey, who was famous for his illustrated books, is pictured sitting with his cat on a sofa . More than 50 pairs of great artists and their furry felines are highlighted in Nastasi's compilation book. Perched on sofa arms, stretching on tables and lovingly nuzzling their owners, the cats strangely seem to share characteristics with their owners. Each image is accompanied by a small excerpt about the relationship between cat and artist. The description of the book reads: 'In this clever compilation, art aficionados will discover a softer side of their favorite artists, and cat lovers will enjoy a whole new way to celebrate their favorite furry friends.' One image shows french film director and professor Agnes Varda sitting in an outdoor area with her cat on the table next to her . Book illustrator, Arthur Rackham (pictured left), and painter Philip Burne-Jones (pictured right) are also featured in the series of intimate photos .
target: Artist and journalist Alison Nastasi put together the portrait collection .
  Also features images of Picasso, Frida Kahlo, and John Lennon .
  Reveals quaint personality traits shared between artists and their felines .