Acrobatics Collection (page 4)

Red Squirrel climbing between ropes Date: 12-03-2021

red squirrel holding ropes and wallnuts Date: 11-03-2021

Red Squirrel stand between ropes Date: 11-03-2021

red squirrel between ropes holding wallnuts Date: 11-03-2021

Platter, Strasbourg, c. 1770. Creator: Joseph Hannong
Platter, Strasbourg, c. 1770

The bull leaping fresco. Found Knossos, 1600-1400 BC
7145052 The bull leaping fresco. Found Knossos, 1600-1400 BC by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: The bull leaping fresco. Found in the palace of Knossos)

Detail of the Bull Leaping Fresco. Found in Knossos, 1600-1400 BC
7145048 Detail of the Bull Leaping Fresco. Found in Knossos, 1600-1400 BC by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: The Bull Leaping Fresco)

Ballet in Vietnam
Nguyen Tan Tuan

Pa. German Carved Bird, c. 1939. Creator: William H Edwards
Pa. German Carved Bird, c. 1939

Well-trained animals that make money for their masters (b / w photo)
6002655 Well-trained animals that make money for their masters (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Andrew Ducrow as the Wild Indian Hunter (coloured engraving)
611065 Andrew Ducrow as the Wild Indian Hunter (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The surprising performance of Mr Price (engraving)
610705 The surprising performance of Mr Price (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre, as it appeared in 1777 (coloured engraving)
610689 Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre, as it appeared in 1777 (coloured engraving) by Capon, William (1757-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre)

Street Acrobats Performing (engraving)
585482 Street Acrobats Performing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London labour and the poor)

A Victimless Catastrophe (Colour Litho)
2777890 A Victimless Catastrophe (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A victimless catastrophe)

At a height of 800 meters, an acrobatic aviator, known in Spain under the name of the Red Devil... (colour litho)
2778064 At a height of 800 meters, an acrobatic aviator, known in Spain under the name of the Red Devil... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Feat of Mr Sands the "Air-Walker, "at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1601681 Feat of Mr Sands the " Air-Walker, " at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feat of Mr Sands the " Air-Walker)

Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! (Disraeli and Turkey)
Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! Disraeli is the hero of the day, having made a deal over Cyprus with Turkey at the Anglo-Turkish Convention, thereby ensuring peace rather than war

Programme for the Cirque Rancy, founded in 1856 (colour litho)
CHT197833 Programme for the Cirque Rancy, founded in 1856 (colour litho) by Tamagno, Francisco (fl.1851-1910); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Acrobatic Male Dancer, 1920 (w / c on paper)
BRN187463 Acrobatic Male Dancer, 1920 (w/c on paper) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Trapeze Artists, (oil on canvas)
823257 Trapeze Artists, (oil on canvas) by Mora, Francis Luis (1874-1940); 120x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Trapeze Artists. Francis Luis Mora (1874-1940). Oil on canvas

Trapeze Artists (oil on canvas)
CH236624 Trapeze Artists (oil on canvas) by Mora, Francis Luis (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Playbill, Empire Theatre, Belfast, Ireland, November 1921
Playbill for Empire Theatre, Belfast, November 1921 - The Weldonn Singers are top of the bill, alongside Will Luff, Henri Hilton, Three Godwyns, Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian

Plate 364. Hand-spring over Mans Back, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950075 Plate 364. Hand-spring over Mans Back, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.7x31.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Boys playing handstands (culbute) and fart-in-the-face (pet-en-gueule), after an engraving by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, 17th century

Chinese games and acrobatics performed in Yuanmingyuang Park, Peking. Eight costumed women ride Ferris wheels perpedicularly, while male acrobats spin on rope wheels

Stunts... 1934 (colour litho)
2778221 Stunts... 1934 (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acrobatics... 1934)

Never before had the king of beasts become a balancer (Colour Litho)
2778394 Never before had the king of beasts become a balancer (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Italian driver Colombo made a gesture of great courage at the meeting for the Acrobatics Cup in Paris (colour litho)
2778264 The Italian driver Colombo made a gesture of great courage at the meeting for the Acrobatics Cup in Paris (colour litho) by Beltrame

Indian Native Jugglers (chromolitho)
3624695 Indian Native Jugglers (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Native Jugglers)

The Letters (colour litho)
3642897 The Letters (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter S. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Letter K (colour litho)
3642890 The Letter K (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter K. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (lithograph)
3098207 Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (lithograph) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (Leadenhall Press, 1896)

Velocipede competition in Leipzig, Germany 1885
Scenes from a velocipede competition in Leipzig, Germany. Date: 1885

Advert, rehearsal halls, New York City, USA
Advertisement, rehearsal halls for all occasions, with pianos and victrolas, West 46th Street, New York City, USA. Tune in on Jack Clark, The Radio Tapper, acrobatics and stage dancing. circa 1930

Cat playing cymbals with cat and ball on a postcard
Cat playing cymbals with cat balancing a large red ball on its feet, on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Joel Diavolos Descent with Fireworks, at Vauxhall (engraving)
1095616 Joel Diavolos Descent with Fireworks, at Vauxhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joel Diavolos Descent with Fireworks, at Vauxhall)

Caffe-concerto: acrobats (chromolitho)
1093219 Caffe-concerto: acrobats (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caffe-concerto: acrobats. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving)
1061749 The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre)

"Puck Wants A Strong Man at the Head of the Government
1078640 " Puck Wants A Strong Man at the Head of the Government - But Not This Kind", 1880 (colour litho) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Punchinellos on Swings, making Music and doing Acrobatics in a Landscape (oil on canvas)
CH401857 Punchinellos on Swings, making Music and doing Acrobatics in a Landscape (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Domenico (1727-1804) (circle of); height:99.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Merry Newlyweds (Colour Litho)
2778285 The Merry Newlyweds (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The merry newlyweds)

The thrill hunt (Colour Litho)
2778120 The thrill hunt (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The thrill hunt. Two cars from a new Berlin public game, descending together, precipitously)

At the limits of daring (Colour Litho)
2777630 At the limits of daring (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the limits of fearless)

Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus, with world famous acrobats (colour litho)
3656547 Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus, with world famous acrobats (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.