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Peter the Wild Boy, famous German feral child, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)
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Peter the Wild Boy, famous German feral child, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232946 Peter the Wild Boy, famous German feral child, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Wild Boy, famous German feral child, 1712-1785. Found in the woods of Haemlin aged 13. Exhibited to King George I and the nobility of England in 1726. Subject of a satire by Jonathan Swift. Lithograph after a stipple engraving by Robert Cooper from Henry Wilson and James Caulfields Book of Wonderful Characters, Memoirs and Anecdotes, of Remarkable and Eccentric Persons in all ages and countries, John Camden Hotten, Piccadilly, London, 1869.); © Florilegius
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This lithograph showcases Peter the Wild Boy, a famous German feral child from the 18th century. The print, created in 1869 by Robert Cooper, depicts Peter as he was found in the woods of Haemlin at the age of 13. This remarkable discovery led to his exhibition before King George I and the English nobility in 1726. Peter's story captured the imagination of many during his time and continues to fascinate us today. His unique upbringing and wild nature made him a subject of curiosity and intrigue. Even Jonathan Swift, renowned author of "Gulliver's Travels" satirically portrayed Peter in one of his works. The lithograph is based on an earlier stipple engraving by Cooper, which beautifully captures Peter's likeness and essence. It is part of Henry Wilson and James Caulfield's Book of Wonderful Characters, Memoirs, and Anecdotes. In this image, we see Peter as a young boy with unkempt hair and tattered clothing—symbols of his untamed existence in nature. The artist skillfully portrays both innocence and vulnerability on his face. This print serves as a poignant reminder not only of Peter's extraordinary life but also sheds light on societal attitudes towards abandoned children during that era. It invites us to reflect upon our own understanding of childhood, identity, and human connection across time.
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