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Richard Dunn and Angela Burdett-Coutts, caricatures
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Richard Dunn and Angela Burdett-Coutts, caricatures
Mr Dunns portrait as imagined by Miss Coutts; Miss Burdett Coutts portrait as imagined by Mr Dunn. Richard Dunn, an Irish barrister, plagued millionaire philanthropist Angela Burdett-Coutts with love letters (or abusive ones) and stalked her obsessively. She imagines him in these caricatures as a Dickensian villian; he imagines her as literally made of money. Date: 1853
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1850s 1853 Angela Burdett Caricatures Coutts Dunn May21 Millionaire Money Stalker Stalking Burdett Coutts Obsessive Stalkers
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In this intriguing photograph print from 1853, we find two caricatures that capture the unusual relationship between millionaire philanthropist Angela Burdett-Coutts and the relentless Irish barrister, Richard Dunn. The image on the left depicts Burdett-Coutts as imagined by Dunn, with a caricature of her as a golden coin purse, a symbol of her immense wealth. The artist's intention was to highlight the obsession that had consumed Dunn, who saw Burdett-Coutts not as a person but as a source of fortune. On the right, we have Burdett-Coutts' interpretation of Dunn, as a Dickensian villain with a sinister grin, a top hat, and a cane. This caricature reflects her fear and disdain for the persistent suitor who plagued her with love letters and stalked her relentlessly. The image serves as a testament to the power dynamics that existed between the two individuals during the 1850s. The relationship between Burdett-Coutts and Dunn began when he wrote her a letter expressing his admiration and affection. However, his advances were unwelcome, and he continued to pursue her despite her rejections. His behavior escalated into harassment, and she was forced to take legal action against him. The caricatures provide a glimpse into the complex emotions and power struggles that characterized their relationship, offering a fascinating insight into the social norms and societal expectations of the time. These captivating caricatures, created in 1853, are a reminder of the intriguing and often tumultuous relationships that can unfold between individuals, particularly when wealth and power are involved. The photograph print, from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a unique perspective into the lives of these two historical figures and the societal context of the 1850s.
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