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Photographic Print : Blondin at the Crystal Palace, London, 1861
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Blondin at the Crystal Palace, London, 1861
Engraving showing Blondin (1824-1897), the French high-wire walker and acrobat, pictured outside the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, with one of his ropes
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1824 1897 Acrobat Blondin Crystal Pictured Ropes Sydenham Walker Wire
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Blondin at the Crystal Palace, London, 1861" print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection of historical photographic prints. This enchanting engraving, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the famous French high-wire walker and acrobat, Jean François Gravelet, better known as Blondin. Caught in an instant of time outside the Crystal Palace in Sydenham, this captivating image beautifully encapsulates the thrill and excitement of Blondin's daring performances. Add this exquisite piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving captures the iconic moment when French high-wire walker and acrobat, Jean Francois Gravelet, better known as Blondin, stood outside the Crystal Palace in Sydenham, London in 1861. The image, taken during Blondin's famous tour of England, shows him with one of his ropes in hand, ready for his next daring performance. The Crystal Palace, an architectural marvel of its time, served as the perfect backdrop for Blondin's death-defying acts. Blondin, born in 1824, was known for his incredible strength and agility, and his ability to perform breathtaking feats on a tightrope. He gained international fame for his walks over the Niagara Falls in Canada, where he not only walked back and forth across the falls but also cooked an omelette and even pushed a wheelbarrow filled with goods. The Crystal Palace in Sydenham was a significant venue for Blondin's performances in England. He had previously performed at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1855, where he walked between the two main towers of the palace, a distance of approximately 110 meters (360 feet). His Sydenham performances were equally impressive, with some reports suggesting that he walked a tightrope stretched between the palace and the nearby hill, a distance of over 100 meters (328 feet). This historical engraving, imported from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the impossible seemed possible, and the thrill of live performance captured the imagination of audiences around the world.
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