Acrobatic Collection

Children doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London
Two children, a boy and a girl, doing handstands against a concrete wall on a Balham street, SW London. A smaller child watches them, backed into a corner. Date: circa 1961

Red Kite Milvus milvus Mid Wales March

If Unhealthy, be healthy: If Healthy by Healthier
An energetic man starts the day in his dressing gown by diving off the mantelpiece of his living room, using his wifes head as a springboard

Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) pair flying with claws linked during courtship flight, Homer, Alaska, USA, March

Children doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London
Two children, a boy and a girl, doing handstands against a concrete wall on a Balham street, SW London. A smaller child watches them, backed into a corner. Date: circa 1961

Lillian Leitzel - German Circus acrobat and strongwoman
Lillian (" Lilli" ) Leitzel (1892-1931) - an acrobat and strongwoman for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. Date: circa 1910s

Red Kite Milvus milvus Mid Wales March

The American dancer Nitza Vernille appearing in the new Shubert revue Artists and Models, 1927 Date: 1927

Biddy The Tubman Stonham - Hastings, East Sussex
Biddy " The Tubman" Stonham - Hastings, East Sussex - Acrobat and Seaside Entertainer (1910s - 1930s). There are a number of (hilarious)

Royal Air Force display at Hendon
Crazy flying stunts at the Royal Air Force Display at Hendon. Date: 1933

Portrait of the dancers Myrio and Desha, 1931 who have played Europe and have been at the Roxy Theatre, New York Date: 1931

Portrait of the American dancer Nitza Vernille, 1931 Date: 1931

An acrobatic baboon at the Hippodrome
Herr Grais with his performing acrobatic baboon at the London Hippodrome in 1902. Date: 1902

Christmas card with a clown on a tightrope, with the sea and rocks below. Date: circa 1890s

Desha and Myrio at the Ambassadeurs theatre
The dancers Desha and Myrio at the Ambassadeurs theatre from Paris Plaisirs number 76, October 1928 Date: 1928

Theatre de la Gaite Performers at Niagara Falls, from Le Petit Journal
XIR236292 Theatre de la Gaite Performers at Niagara Falls, from Le Petit Journal, 13th February 1892 (colour litho) by Meyer

Poster, Indias First Aerial Pageant
Poster, Captain C. D. Barnard presents Indias First Aerial Pageant, with passenger flights in the famous monoplane Spider, parachute descents, daring acrobatics by famous pilots

Chenko and Alexa, London, 1925
Chenko and Alexa (international dancing team), London, 1925 Date: 1925

Isaac Fawkes, the Slight of Hand Ma
Undated hand coloured engraving of Isaac Fawkes, the " Slight of Hand Man", and enlargement of acrobats from Bartholomew Fair print. HPG/8/2/1 (xli)"

Acrobat performance of the American Brothers and Levater Lee Family, 1850s
NWI4759646 Acrobat performance of the American Brothers and Levater Lee Family, 1850s.; (add.info.: Acrobat performance of the American Brothers and Levater Lee Family)

Engraving depicting a female bareback rider performing at Franconi's in the Capucine Gardens, 19th century
5308666 Engraving depicting a female bareback rider performing at Franconi's in the Capucine Gardens, 19th century; (add.info)

Gymnastic display at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
8631315 Gymnastic display at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnastic display at the Royal Aquarium by Zaeo, the trapeze artist)

Engraving depicting 'The Man Bombshell': this act gave the impression that the acrobat was fired from a cannon
5308574 Engraving depicting 'The Man Bombshell': this act gave the impression that the acrobat was fired from a cannon by the force of an explosion; (add.info)

A Marvel of Training (engraving)
8672755 A Marvel of Training (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Marvel of Training. The ibex as an acrobat)

Circus Artist on horse, ca 1850 (illustration)
7422876 Circus Artist on horse, ca 1850 (illustration); (add.info.: Art. Entertainment. Circus. Artist on horse. Imagery in silhouette, France, ca 1850.); © Archives Charmet.

Actor Bastien plays a polish scytheman, ca 1830-40 (illustration)
7422823 Actor Bastien plays a polish scytheman, ca 1830-40 (illustration); (add.info.: History. Poland. Actor Bastien plays a polish scytheman (polish independence warriors), holding the polish flag

Pioneer camp, 1929. Creator: GP Putintsev
Pioneer camp, 1929. From a collection of 153 photographs and documents drawn from the personal archives of people who lived in the town of Berdsk in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Patrouille Suisse
Peter Wey

Contortionist, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Contortionist, 18th century

Acrobat, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Acrobat, 18th century

Athletes, 1912. Creator: Eugène Jansson
Athletes, 1912

Desakhya Ragini, the Third Wife of Hindola Raga, Folio from a Ragamala... between c1700 and c1730. Creator: Unknown
Desakhya Ragini, the Third Wife of Hindola Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1700 and c1730

Acrobat, 200 B.C.-A.D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Acrobat, 200 B.C.-A.D. 500

Nos saltimbanques, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nos saltimbanques, 19th century. Our acrobats

Zazel, Royal Aquarium, Westminster, London
Zazel (Rossa Matilda Richter), female acrobatic performer and human cannonball, at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster, London, with verses from Punch magazine. 1877

Toco toucan (Ramphastos toco) acrobatically perched, feeding in forest canopy. Northern Pantanal, Cuiaba River, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Blackbird (Turdus merula) in flight to feed on berries, Helsinki, Finland. November

Golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana) hanging from branches, Foping Nature Reserve, Shaanxi, China. Endangered species

Golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana) jumping from branch to branch, Foping Nature Reserve, Shaanxi, China. Endangered species

Sisters Warwick music hall trick cyclists
The Sisters Warwick music hall trick and acrobatic cyclists. Five women dressed in knee length full white skirts with short white jackets, large hats with decorative veiling and flat shoes

Acrobats in ancient Rome
3788504 Acrobats in ancient Rome; (add.info.: Acrobats in ancient Rome - engraving. Published 1885. French: Equilibristes dans l'antiquite')

The Glass Balancer, c.1823 (litho)
XIR234190 The Glass Balancer, c.1823 (litho) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Carle Vernet)

Somersaults
3782181 Somersaults; (add.info.: Somersaults, reproduced from a woodcut in Arcangelo Tuccaro's sixteenth century work Exercises in leaping and vaulting')

Wallace and Sanna in one of their adagio dance numbers, 1928
Earlyne Wallace and John Sanna in one of their adagio dance numbers, 1928 Date: 1928

The English Adagio dancing team of Gaston and Andree, 1930 Date: 1930

The Magic Workshop - adagio dance training - with Earle Wallace and the Three Phantoms, 1930 Date: 1930

A portrait of the British adagio and acrobatic dancers Divina and Charles, 1929 Date: 1929

The Five Furres, performing one of their balance acts with chairs. 10th February 1953

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"Unleashing the Power of Acrobatics: From Unhealthy to Healthy, from Healthy to Healthier. " Witness the incredible acrobatic feats that defy gravity and inspire awe. In a world where health is paramount, these acrobats show us how to transform our lives through physical prowess. Imagine children fearlessly performing handstands on a bustling Balham street in Southwest London. Their agility and strength serve as a reminder that even the youngest among us can embrace an active lifestyle. Meanwhile, in Mid Wales during March, a majestic Red Kite soars through the sky with grace and precision. This magnificent bird reminds us of nature's own acrobats, effortlessly navigating the currents above. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Bahia, Salvador, Brazil. Here lies a vibrant city filled with rhythmic movements akin to acrobatics – samba dancers captivating audiences with their energetic performances. Closer to home in Hastings, East Sussex resides Biddy The Tubman Stonham – an embodiment of resilience and determination. Her story teaches us that even when faced with adversity or limitations, one can still conquer life's challenges through sheer willpower. The artistry continues as we return to Balham street where children once again amaze onlookers with their daring flips and twists. These young performers remind us that staying active is not only beneficial for our bodies but also fuels our imagination and sense of adventure. In another realm entirely at Hendon Airfield stands the Royal Air Force display team showcasing their aerial acrobatics skills. Their synchronized maneuvers demonstrate discipline and teamwork while leaving spectators breathless. History takes center stage as we delve into Lillian Leitzel's remarkable journey from Germany to become a renowned circus acrobat and strongwoman. Her story inspires generations by showing what dedication can achieve against all odds. Capturing moments frozen in time are portraits of Myrio and Desha - dancers who epitomize elegance and grace.