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Burying the Hatchet
A terrible accident during a street circus act where a knife-thrower misjudges his aim and hits his woman assistant in the head with his throwing hatchet
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Media ID 602146
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Accident Accidents Assistant Burying Circus Hatchet Hits Injury Knife Personal Terrible Thrower Throwing
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the "Burying the Hatchet" photograph from the Media Storehouse collection at Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in a street circus act gone wrong. The knife-thrower, with a pained expression, reaches out to his assistant as she lies unconscious after a terrible accident. With a hatchet in hand, the weight of regret and responsibility heavy on his shoulders, he extends the symbolic hatchet in an attempt to mend the bond between them. This powerful image, filled with drama and emotion, is a poignant reminder of the risks and rewards of the circus world. Bring this captivating moment into your home or office with a high-quality photographic print from Media Storehouse at Mary Evans Prints Online.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 25.4cm (7" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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
Burying the Hatchet: A Tragic Mishap during a 1890s Street Circus Act This poignant photograph captures a heart-wrenching moment in circus history, as the aftermath of a terrible accident unfolds before the shocked audience. The image, titled "Burying the Hatchet," depicts a knife-thrower, his face etched with regret and anguish, as he tenderly lays a bloodied hatchet next to his injured assistant. The woman, her head wrapped in a makeshift bandage, lies unconscious on the ground, her body limp and still. The scene unfolds on a dusty street, the remnants of a circus tent in the background. The air is thick with the scent of sawdust and the hushed whispers of onlookers. The knife-thrower, a man of muscular build and a steely gaze, had misjudged his aim during the act, resulting in a horrific accident. The audience, once entertained and enthralled, now stands frozen in shock and disbelief. This photograph, taken circa 1890, is a stark reminder of the personal risks and sacrifices that performers endured in the name of entertainment. The image is a testament to the human spirit, as the knife-thrower, in a moment of raw emotion, reaches out to his assistant with a gesture of love and commitment, burying the hatchet, symbolically and literally, to mend their bond. The photograph, from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, is a haunting and poignant reminder of the history of circus arts and the human element that lies at its core. It serves as a reminder of the risks and rewards of the circus world, and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to defy gravity and push the boundaries of human ability.
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