Joseph Boruwlaski (1739-1837). Polish performer who was born with achondroplasia, which causes dwarfism. As musician, he toured in European and Turkish courts. Portrait by Philip Reinagle (1749-1833). Boruwlaski is shown as he would have appeared in one of his entertainments, wearing a military uniform and sword befitting his presentation as a Count Boruwlaski. Oil on canvas, 1783-1793. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.
Joseph Boruwlaski (1739-1837). Polish performer who was born with achondroplasia, which causes dwarfism. As musician, he toured in European and Turkish courts. Portrait by Philip Reinagle (1749-1833). Boruwlaski is shown as he would have appeared in one of his entertainments, wearing a military uniform and sword befitting his presentation as a Count Boruwlaski. Oil on canvas, 1783-1793. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.