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Fine Art Print : 1662 Schott Orangutan, hypertrichosis
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1662 Schott Orangutan, hypertrichosis
I Hairy man who walks on his hands" & II " wild woman in Java" (can be traced back to Topsell & Gessners similar images). III & IV " Wild Man Father and son" (Pedro Gonzalez inherited hypertrichosis, see other in this collection for daughter Antoinetta Gonzalez). Copperplate from Gaspar Schotts Physica Curiosa, sive mirabilia naturae. The wild or hairy man of the woods was a recurring theme in early bestiaries and seems to derive from early accounts of the Orang Utan (this central image is closest to the Ourang-outang of J. De Bondt, Historiae Naturalis, 1658). Gaspar Schott was a Jesuit scholar (1608-1666). He worked with Athanasius Kircher in Rome before returning to Germany in 1655 where he was appointed professor of Mathematics at Augsburg. This work may have been inspired by unfinished elements of Kirchers work and draws together a remarkable array of the real and the imagined
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Media ID 6319605
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17th Ancestor Century Chimpanzee Face Family Genetic Hairy Homo Inherited Kircher Monster Mutation Orang Utan Show Disorder Freak Gonzales Gonzalez Hypertrichosis Monstrosity Pedro Schott Sylvestre Werewolf
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating allure of the past with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints collection. This exquisite piece showcases the 1662 Schott Orangutan, also known as a "hairy man who walks on his hands," captured by Paul D. Stewart from Science Photo Library. This rare image, reminiscent of earlier depictions by Topsell and Gessner, offers a glimpse into the fascination and intrigue that surrounded the discovery of this extraordinary primate. Add an air of mystery and historical depth to any space with this stunning, high-quality Fine Art Print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a collection of intriguing images from the 17th century, depicting various individuals with unique physical characteristics. The central image portrays an Orangutan and its resemblance to the wild or hairy man of the woods, as described in early bestiaries. This particular illustration closely resembles J. De Bondt's depiction of the Ourang-outang in Historiae Naturalis. The other images featured in this print highlight different members of the Gonzalez family, who inherited a condition known as hypertrichosis or excessive hair growth. Pedro Gonzalez and his son are depicted as "Wild Man Father and son" while another image shows Pedro's daughter Antoinetta Gonzalez, who also possessed this genetic mutation. Created by Gaspar Schott, a Jesuit scholar and mathematician, these illustrations draw upon both real observations and imaginative elements. Schott collaborated with Athanasius Kircher in Rome before returning to Germany where he became a professor at Augsburg. This thought-provoking artwork sheds light on how early societies perceived human differences and their connection to nature. It explores themes such as ancestry, mutation, monstrosity, and our relationship with primates like chimpanzees and orangutans. Paul D. Stewart has masterfully captured this historical treasure from Science Photo Library for us to marvel at the intricate details that blend reality with imagination within these remarkable illustrations.
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