Indian rhinoceros ( rhinoceros unicornis ), named clara, born about 1738, was exhibited in european capitals between 1746 and 1758 including venice in 1751. This is the grimani family which is represented appearing the public. The tamer holds his horn, removed in rome the year before. Object Type: painting. Date: 1751. Dimensions: height: 62 cm (24.4 in); width: 50 cm (19.6 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Ca' Rezzonico. Ca' Rezzonico - Il rinoceronte 1751 - Pietro Longhi
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