'Il Ballo dell' Orso', 1815. Creator: Bartolomeo Pinelli.

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'Il Ballo dell' Orso', 1815. A bear, chained and muzzled, is forced to dance to earn coins for its master. Dogs in miniature outfits walk on their hind legs as the crowd looks on.

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