Exhibition of a Rhinoceros at Venice

Exhibition of a Rhinoceros at Venice

Artist: Pietro Longhi (Italian, 1702 - 1785)

Original Dimensions: 23 3/4" x 18 1/2"

Location: National Gallery of Art, London

About Artwork: (Probably 1751) "In 1751, a rhinoceros known as Miss Clara was publicly exhibited at the Venice Carnival, creating a sensation across Europe. She was the subject of poems, paintings, tapestries, medals and sculptures; ladies even styled their hair in the shape of a horn. Pietro Longhi painted this picture around the same time. In a rather solemn scene, Miss Clara stands in a simple enclosure, languidly munching on hay. She no longer has her horn – the showman holds it in one hand, along with a whip to encourage the animal to move for the spectators, many of whom have masked faces. The background is limited to one wooden wall, but our attention is drawn to different textures: the black lace worn by the woman in the front and the silk dresses of those behind, and the rhino’s rough, dark skin." - (National Gallery of Art, London)

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