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The Hottentot Venus, Bushman woman, from L Histoire Naturelle des Mammiferes
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The Hottentot Venus, Bushman woman, from L Histoire Naturelle des Mammiferes
CHT163190 The Hottentot Venus, Bushman woman, from L Histoire Naturelle des Mammiferes by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (1772-1844) and Frederic Cuvier (1773-1838), 1824 (colour litho) by Last, Carel Christian Anthony (1808-76); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Venus Hottentote, femme de race Bochiman; Saartjie Baartman (d.1816) shown as a freak in the fairs; her skeleton is in Musee de l Homme, Paris and is asked for restitution by South Africa; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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The Hottentot Venus - A Controversial Portrait of Beauty and Exploitation
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. This print showcases "The Hottentot Venus" also known as Saartjie Baartman, a Bushman woman from South Africa. Published in 1824 by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire and Frederic Cuvier, this color lithograph captures the attention with its striking portrayal of a black woman's profile. Saartjie Baartman was tragically exhibited as a freak in fairs during her lifetime due to her physical features, particularly her pronounced buttocks. This image serves as a reminder of the exploitation she endured, highlighting the deformity that made her an object of curiosity for many. Although controversial, this photograph sheds light on the racial discrimination faced by Khoisan people like Saartjie Baartman. It raises questions about colonialism and cultural appropriation while emphasizing the need for restitution and recognition of historical injustices. Today, Saartjie Baartman's skeleton resides in Musee de l'Homme in Paris. However, there is an ongoing request for its return to South Africa—a call for justice that echoes through time. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image captured by Carel Christian Anthony Last, we are reminded not only of Saartjie Baartman's tragic story but also of our responsibility to confront past wrongs and strive towards equality and respect for all cultures.
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