Acrobatics 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

International Air Rally Poster 1937
Poster, High Speed Thrills! International Air Rally, Lympne, 28-29 August. Spectacular RAF Hendon Acrobatics, Racing, Live Parachuting, Foreign Aces. Organised by the Cinque Ports Flying Club. 1937

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

Kirk and Saraski music hall aquatic acrobats. Sisters known as ?the aquatic marvels?. Performed dives, acrobatics and endurance feats in a tank of heated water

In the support trench by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
" Old Bill has practically decided to try to get Private Shinio (the ex-comedy-juggler-and-hand-balancer) transferred to another platoon." The stoicism of Captain Bruce Bairnsfathers

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

Male gymnast exercising on a pommel horse, front view

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

Smiling ringmaster in circus ring pointing to acrobats juggling, walking tightrope and balancing on unicycle

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

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)

Motto for office use (colour litho)
8656277 Motto for office use (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motto for office use. Keep your books well balanced)

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)

Circus acrobats (litho)
8656008 Circus acrobats (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus acrobats. Woman balancing on one foot in a man's hand)

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)

Art. Entertainment. Circus and tightrope walker. Poster for an italian tightrope walker in France, 1730 (poster)
3434575 Art. Entertainment. Circus and tightrope walker. Poster for an italian tightrope walker in France, 1730 (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment)

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

Woman lighting a cigarette from a candle while performing gymnastics (b/w photo)
8655951 Woman lighting a cigarette from a candle while performing gymnastics (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Jumper
Suren Manvelyan

Athletes, 1912. Creator: Eugène Jansson
Athletes, 1912

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

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

Aerial Acrobatics Layla Botha
Gaby Grohovaz

CONTORTION
PHILIPPE GODFROID

The Gymnast
Tejo Coen

Ольга Павлова
Photographer

Belarus-Lifestyle
A costumed participant does a backflip with his snowboard as he takes part in the " Californication 9.0" humoristic competition

Acrobates - acrobats
A delightful illustration from Larousse Encyclopedia detailing a variety of acrobatic entertainers performing impressive physical feats. Date: 1930

A youth performs a trick on his skateboard during a warm autumn sunny day on October 4, 2011 in Prague. AFP PHOTO/ MICHAL CIZEK / AFP PHOTO / MICHAL CIZEK

Day at the Gym
Petri Damstén

Coaching
Rob Li

Lisdiyanto Suhardjo

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

Light Shadow
Amanda Leon

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')

Aerial Hoop 2
Angela Muliani Hartojo

Tees Valley Airshow, Durham Tees Valley Airport, Darlington, County Durham, Saturday 14th May 1989

Acrobat, Margot Tscheng, with fellow members of her acrobatic group from Peking, China. They will be starring together in the pantomime Aladdin, at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland

Warren, Latona, and Sparks act at the Palladium. January 1953 D750-002

Hawker Hunter FGA-71
Two RAF Hawker Hunters of 43 Squadron Aerobatic Team Parked Date: 1957

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"Captivating Acrobatics: A Journey Through Time and Talent" Step right up and witness the awe-inspiring world of acrobatics. From the daring stunts of the International Air Rally Poster 1937 to the whimsical charm of a Christmas card with a clown on a tightrope, this captivating art form has enthralled audiences for centuries. In an era where health is paramount, acrobats remind us to be healthy by being even healthier. Their incredible strength and agility inspire us to push our limits and strive for physical excellence. Just like Lillian Leitzel, the German Circus acrobat and strongwoman who defied expectations with her mesmerizing performances. But it's not just professionals who amaze us; children doing handstands on a Balham street in SW London show that acrobatic talent knows no age limit. Their youthful energy brings joy to our hearts as they fearlessly defy gravity. Even in times of war, such as depicted in Bruce Bairnsfather's WW1 cartoon "In the support trench, " acrobatics provide solace amidst chaos. The resilience displayed by these performers reminds us that even in dark times, there is always room for lightness and grace. Whether it's a male gymnast exercising on a pommel horse or acrobats juggling, walking tightropes, and balancing on unicycles under the watchful eye of a smiling ringmaster in a circus ring - every act showcases dedication, discipline, and sheer determination. The allure transcends borders; from Popular Aviation Magazine cover designs to India's First Aerial Pageant posters – its universal appeal captivates people worldwide. It speaks volumes about our shared fascination with human potential and our desire to witness extraordinary feats unfold before our eyes. So let your imagination soar as you delve into this enchanting world filled with breathtaking flips, twists, turns, balance acts that defy logic, and gravity-defying spectacles.