Indian jugglers in Paris, 1816

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Indian jugglers in Paris, 1816

Indian jugglers, 1816. The man in the centre balances a whip between his eyes, spins rings on his toes and fingers, and threads pearls on a rope with his tongue. An assistant accompanies him on tiny cymbals. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817

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Audience Balance Cymbals Entertainer Fingers Genre Jugglers Mesangere Pearls Performer Pierre Rings Rope Satirical Toes Tongue Turban Whip

EDITORS COMMENTS
Indian Jugglers, 1816: A Dazzling Spectacle of Balance and Agility in the Heart of Paris This handcoloured engraving, titled "Indian Jugglers," transports us back in time to the bustling streets of Paris in 1816. The image showcases a mesmerizing performance by a group of Indian jugglers, who enthralled audiences with their extraordinary skills and dexterity. At the center of the scene, the lead performer captivates the crowd with a breathtaking display of balance and agility. He expertly manages to keep a whip poised between his eyes, while spinning rings on his toes and fingers with remarkable precision. Simultaneously, he threads pearls on a rope with his tongue, showcasing a remarkable feat of multitasking. An assistant, dressed in traditional Indian attire and playing tiny cymbals, accompanies the performer, adding to the rhythm and energy of the show. The Indian jugglers, with their colorful turbans and intricate costumes, were a common sight on the streets of Paris during this era. Their performances, filled with acrobatics, music, and magic, provided an escape from the daily grind and offered a moment of pure entertainment for the masses. Pierre de la Mesangere's "Le Bon Genre" publication, from which this engraving is taken, was a satirical magazine that documented the quirks and curiosities of Parisian life. The inclusion of the Indian jugglers in this publication underscores their popularity and the fascination they held for the Parisian public.

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