Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Blondin at the Crystal Palace, London, 1861 poster print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite engraving, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to an era of daring acrobatics and thrilling performances. Witness the legendary French high-wire walker and acrobat, Jean François Gravelet, better known as Blondin, outside the iconic Crystal Palace in Sydenham. With one of his ropes in hand, Blondin exudes confidence and determination, inviting you to experience the excitement of his high-wire acts. Add this stunning vintage print to your decor and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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