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Fine Art Print : Blondin cooking an omelette in a high-wire act, 19th century
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Blondin cooking an omelette in a high-wire act, 19th century
Illustration showing Blondin (1824-1897), the French tight-rope walker and acrobat, cooking an omelette as part of a high wire act
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1824 1897 Acrobat Blondin Cooking Rope Tight Walker Wire Omelette
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the legendary French tightrope walker, Blondin. Known for his daring acts of acrobatics and balance, this captivating 19th-century image from Mary Evans Prints Online showcases Blondin in an extraordinary moment as he cooks an omelette mid-air on a high wire. Add a touch of history and adventure to your home or office décor with this stunning, Rights Managed print. Order now and bring the magic of the circus into your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 32.4cm x 53.3cm (12.8" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This illustration showcases the legendary French tight-rope walker and acrobat, Jean François Gravelet, better known by his stage name Blondin, performing an extraordinary feat of balance and culinary artistry during the late 19th century. Dating back to March 1874, this historical image captures Blondin cooking an omelette at a height of 75 feet above the Thames River in London, England. The audacious act took place on a tightrope, adding an extra layer of intrigue and danger to the already impressive performance. Blondin, born in 1824, was a pioneer in the world of circus arts, pushing the boundaries of human endurance and skill. He was renowned for his remarkable tightrope walks, often crossing the Niagara Falls on a thin wire suspended high above the roaring waters. However, it was this daring high-wire omelette demonstration that truly solidified his place in history. The illustration depicts Blondin in the midst of preparing the omelette, skillfully cracking an egg into a pan suspended over an open flame. The delicate balance required to maintain his position while cooking is evident in the tense expression on his face and the focused gaze of the onlookers below. This remarkable feat of agility, coordination, and culinary prowess left audiences in awe, further cementing Blondin's status as a true circus legend. As we admire this image, we are transported back to a time when the impossible seemed possible, and the thrill of live performance left audiences on the edge of their seats.
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