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Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity, died 1775. 1869 (lithograph)
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Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity, died 1775. 1869 (lithograph)
7232950 Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity, died 1775. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity, died 1775. Vain Prussian dwarf who was a celebrity Londons coffee houses such as Old Andertons and the Barn, and later Fleet Debtors Prison. Dressed in black as an 18th century buck, with tricorn, buckle shoes, two swords, cane and roll of poetry. 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 print titled "Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity, died 1775" transports us back to the eccentric world of 18th-century London. The image depicts a vain Prussian dwarf who gained notoriety in the city's bustling coffee houses and later found himself confined within Fleet Debtors Prison. Dressed in an extravagant black ensemble befitting an 18th-century dandy, complete with a tricorn hat, buckle shoes, two swords, cane, and even a roll of poetry, Chevalier Desseasau exudes an air of self-importance. The artist Robert Cooper skillfully captures the essence of this enigmatic character through stipple engraving techniques. This particular lithograph is derived from Henry Wilson and James Caulfield's book "Wonderful Characters" which chronicles the lives of remarkable and eccentric individuals throughout history. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported into a world where curiosity reigns supreme. Desseasau's physical deformity adds to our fascination as we contemplate the fragility and diversity of human bodies. Yet beyond his appearance lies a story that speaks to themes such as fame-seeking and societal judgment. Through this artwork by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded that history is filled with extraordinary individuals whose stories continue to captivate our imagination centuries later.
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