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The Hottentot Venus (colour litho)
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The Hottentot Venus (colour litho)
732290 The Hottentot Venus (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Museum? the Comparison! A woman lifts her skirt to reveal her buttocks, comparing them to the Hottentot Venus, a Khoikhoi woman who was exhibited as a freak show attraction.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23485380
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The Hottentot Venus - A Reflection on Exploitation and Objectification
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. This thought-provoking photo print, titled "The Hottentot Venus" captures a poignant moment in history. The image depicts a woman lifting her skirt to compare her own buttocks with those of the infamous Khoikhoi woman known as the Hottentot Venus. This 19th-century English lithograph sheds light on the disturbing practice of exhibiting individuals as freak show attractions solely based on their physical appearance. The Hottentot Venus, whose real name was Saartjie Baartman, was subjected to dehumanizing treatment during her life and even after her death. She became an object of fascination due to her distinctive physique, particularly her enlarged buttocks. This lithograph serves as a reminder of the exploitation and objectification that she endured. Through this artwork, we are compelled to reflect upon society's historical disregard for human dignity and its tendency to reduce individuals to mere curiosities for public amusement. It challenges us to question our own perceptions regarding beauty standards and societal norms. As we gaze upon this powerful image, let us remember Saartjie Baartman's tragic story and strive for a more compassionate world where every individual is valued for their inherent worth rather than judged by superficial appearances.
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