Stilt Walker Collection
Through the ages and across continents, the enigmatic figure of the stilt walker has captivated our imaginations
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Through the ages and across continents, the enigmatic figure of the stilt walker has captivated our imaginations. From the Common-Wealth of 1766, where The Colossus towered over Anon's creation, to the whimsical Les Echasses of Louis Marin Bonnet in 1790, stilt walking has been a source of wonder and delight. Decamps' Grands Sauteurs. Of 1823-60 brought a new energy to this ancient art, while Albrecht Durer's The Dream of the Doctor, created around 1498, showcases the timeless elegance of those who dared to defy gravity. Utagawa Yoshitora's American Woman with Her Child on Stilts, from 1861, adds a touch of exoticism to the scene, while Thomas Rowlandson's With Anger Foaming.. From Benevolent Epistle, created in 1790, reveals the playful side of this intriguing practice. Francisco Goya's The Stilts, created around 1785, captures the raw power and determination of the stilt walker. Whether in Covent Garden, London, or in a game of Chinese cards, the stilt walker continues to inspire and intrigue, defying expectations and challenging the boundaries of the human spirit.