Love and beauty--Sartjee the Hottentot Venus
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Love and beauty--Sartjee the Hottentot Venus
Love and beauty--Sartjee the Hottentot Venus. Print shows Sarah Baartman, a South African woman known as the Hottentot Venus, mostly naked, holding a long pole and smoking a pipe. A cupid sits on her exaggerated derriere saying Take care of your hearts.. Date 1811. Love and beauty--Sartjee the Hottentot Venus. Print shows Sarah Baartman, a South African woman known as the Hottentot Venus, mostly naked, holding a long pole and smoking a pipe. A cupid sits on her exaggerated derriere saying Take care of your hearts.. Date 1811
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Love and Beauty: A Reflection on the Controversial Legacy of Sarah Baartman, the Hottentot Venus This print, dated 1811, depicts Sarah Baartman, a South African woman who was exhibited in Europe under the derogatory moniker 'Hottentot Venus.' Baartman, originally from the Khoikhoi and San ethnic groups, was renowned for her distinctive physical features, particularly her large posterior. This image, which shows Baartman mostly naked, holding a long pole and smoking a pipe, is a poignant representation of the complex intersection of fascination, exploitation, and objectification that characterized her life. The print's title, 'Love and Beauty--Sartjee the Hottentot Venus,' juxtaposes the concepts of love and beauty with the dehumanizing label 'Hottentot Venus.' The image of Cupid perched on Baartman's exaggerated derriere, with the caption 'Take care of your hearts,' adds a layer of irony and commentary on the European fascination with her body. Baartman was exhibited in Europe from 1810 until her death in 1815. She was displayed in various cities, including London and Paris, and was a sensation, drawing large crowds of spectators. Her body was subjected to scientific examination and measurement, and she was often paraded in public as a curiosity. This print serves as a stark reminder of the ways in which the bodies of people of color, particularly women, have been objectified and exploited throughout history. Baartman's story is a painful chapter in the history of colonialism, racism, and the commodification of human bodies. Yet, her legacy also inspires us to reflect on the complexities of desire, beauty, and the power dynamics that shape our perceptions of both.
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