Miss Clara and the Celebrity Beast in Art 1500–1860

Robert Wenley, Charles Avery, Samuel Shaw , Robert Wenley

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English

Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd
12 November 2021

Colonial art; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections; Animals & nature in art (still life, landscapes & seascapes)

The forgotten story of the rhinoceros Miss Clara, the most famous animal of the eighteenth century. ""Miss Clara"" arrived in Europe from the Dutch East Indies in 1741 and was toured around Europe to huge acclaim and excitement. The first rhinoceros to be seen on mainland Europe since 1579, Clara quickly became an object of great wonder and affection. Her fame generated a massive industry in souvenirs and imagery, from life-size paintings by major masters to cheap popular prints. There were even Clara-inspired clocks and hairstyles. This book brings us the story of the phenomenon of Clara, with a particular focus on three-dimensional representations of her, set within the context of other celebrity pachyderms represented by artists between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries. At the core of the book is a small bronze statue of Miss Clara held by the Barber Museum, where it is a favorite of visitors. Accompanying essays put the works in their proper historical and artistic context.

Contributions by: Charles Avery, Samuel Shaw, Robert Wenley, Helen Cowie
Edited by: Robert Wenley
Imprint: Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9781913645021
ISBN 10: 1913645029
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 12 November 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Wenley is head of collections and deputy director of the Barber Institute of Fine Arts in Birmingham, UK.