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Count Joseph Boruwlaski, the celebrated Polish Dwarf, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
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Count Joseph Boruwlaski, the celebrated Polish Dwarf, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Count Joseph Boruwlaski, the celebrated Polish Dwarf, 1822. Count Jozef Boruwlaski (1739-1837) was described to the Royal Academy of Sciences of Paris in 1760 by Count Tressan as being twenty-two years of age and about twenty-eight inches high. He is well proportioned; his eyes are fine and full of fire; his features agreeable and indicate gaity and sprightliness of mind. He married an Isalina Barbutan, with whom he had a child in 1781. Some accounts claim that he was favored in Royal courts all over Europe. Other sources claim he was forced to endure the most cruel torments at the hands of various admiring ladies, who taking him on their laps would fondle him as if he were a pre-pubescent child. From " Wonderful Characters: Comprising Memoirs and Anecdotes of the Most Remarkable Persons of Every Age and Nation", Vol. III, by Henry Wilson. [J. Robins and Co. Albion Press, London, 1821]
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This print showcases Count Joseph Boruwlaski, the celebrated Polish Dwarf, in 1822. Created by Robert Cooper, this portrait captures the unique charm and character of Count Jozef Boruwlaski, who was renowned for his diminutive stature of only twenty-eight inches. Described as well-proportioned with fiery eyes and a lively spirit, he captivated audiences across Europe. Count Boruwlaski's life was filled with both admiration and adversity. While some accounts depict him as a favored guest in royal courts throughout Europe, others tell a darker tale of cruel treatment at the hands of admiring ladies who treated him like a child. Despite these challenges, he found love and companionship with his wife Isalina Barbutan, with whom he had a child in 1781. This engraving is part of the remarkable collection "Wonderful Characters: Comprising Memoirs and Anecdotes of the Most Remarkable Persons of Every Age and Nation" by Henry Wilson. Published in London in 1821 by J. Robins & Co. , it offers an intriguing glimpse into the extraordinary lives lived by individuals who defied societal norms. The image portrays Count Joseph Boruwlaski dressed impeccably in period clothing while holding a book adorned with feathers - perhaps symbolizing his intellectual pursuits or hinting at his connection to nature's beauty. This print serves as a testament to human diversity and resilience throughout history, reminding us that true greatness transcends physical appearance.
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