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The Pig-Faced Lady, famous in London circa 1815. 1869 (lithograph)
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The Pig-Faced Lady, famous in London circa 1815. 1869 (lithograph)
7232954 The Pig-Faced Lady, famous in London circa 1815. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pig-Faced Lady, with fur muff, famous in London circa 1815. " The Wonderful Miss Atkinson. Born in Dublin, Ireland, with a 20, 000 pound fortune, and is fed out of a silver trough." Handcoloured lithograph after a stipple engraving by Robert Cooper after a portrait by George Morland 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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The Pig-Faced Lady, famous in London circa 1815. This lithograph print captures the enigmatic allure of 'The Wonderful Miss Atkinson, ' a renowned street entertainer and busker who captivated audiences with her unique appearance. Born in Dublin, Ireland, she possessed both immense wealth and an extraordinary deformity that made her a spectacle of curiosity. With her fur muff held delicately in hand, Miss Atkinson gazes out from the lithograph with an air of mystery and intrigue. The artist Robert Cooper masterfully depicts every intricate detail of her pig-like features, emphasizing the fascination surrounding this remarkable woman. Accompanied by a silver trough from which she is fed, Miss Atkinson's presence challenges societal norms and perceptions of beauty. Her image serves as a testament to human resilience and the power to embrace one's individuality despite adversity. This handcoloured lithograph is based on a stipple engraving by George Morland and was featured in Henry Wilson and James Caulfields' Book of Wonderful Characters, Memoirs, and Anecdotes. Published in 1869 by John Camden Hotten in Piccadilly, London, it immortalizes Miss Atkinson's legacy for generations to come. Through this striking artwork, we are reminded not only of the historical significance but also the enduring impact that individuals like 'The Pig-Faced Lady' have had on our collective imagination.
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