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Blondin's Pantomimic Drama at the Crystal Palace: Planter's House on the coast of Brazil... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Blondin's Pantomimic Drama at the Crystal Palace: Planter's House on the coast of Brazil... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Blondin's Pantomimic Drama at the Crystal Palace: Planter's House on the coast of Brazil - Blondin, as an ape, nursing the Planter's Child, 1862. The pantomime is entitled "The Child of the Wreck, or the Faithful Ape"...The child is rescued by an ape, and concealed in a cavern...the monkey...is at last shot by Sam, the servant of the skipper, who tracks him to the grotto, and there discovers the child, who is restored to his parents at the moment that the faithful ape expires. In this piece M. Blondin's little daughter Adele that of the planter's child. Blondin's...representation of the ape could only have been the result of much observation and study of its habits...the heights to which he climbs, and the...apparently dangerous positions upon which he finds footing, astonish by their agility and daring. But the one feat in which he outdoes himself is when, hunted by his enemies, he creeps hand over hand along a rope from the back of the stage to the comer of the second gallery in the transept, from which, seizing another rope suspended from the roof, he launches himself across the whole width of the transept to the corresponding gallery opposite, whence, by a similar manoeuvre, he again lands on the stage'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph captures a moment from Jean François Gravelet, better known as Blondin, in his pantomime performance titled "The Child of the Wreck, or the Faithful Ape," at the Crystal Palace in London in 1862. In this scene, Blondin portrays an ape nursing the planter's child, who had been rescued and hidden in a cavern. The pantomime tells the story of the child being lost at sea, with the faithful ape safeguarding him until he is discovered by the planter's servant, Sam. Blondin's portrayal of the ape was a testament to his meticulous observation and study of the animal's habits. His agility and daring acrobatics, including climbing great heights and balancing in precarious positions, left audiences in awe. However, the most astonishing feat of the performance was when Blondin, as the ape, crept hand over hand along a rope from the back of the stage to the corner of the second gallery in the transept. Seizing another rope suspended from the roof, he launched himself across the entire width of the transept to the corresponding gallery opposite, landing back on the stage. In this photograph, Blondin's young daughter Adele stands in for the planter's child, adding a personal touch to the performance. The photograph provides a glimpse into the captivating world of Blondin's pantomime, showcasing his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft.
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