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Blondin at the Crystal Palace, London, 1861
Engraving showing Blondin (1824-1897), the French high-wire walker and acrobat, pictured outside the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, with one of his ropes
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1824 1897 Acrobat Blondin Crystal Pictured Ropes Sydenham Walker Wire
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Introducing the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle collection featuring the captivating image of "Blondin at the Crystal Palace, London, 1861." This intriguing engraving, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to witness the daring feats of French high-wire walker and acrobat, Jean François Gravelet, better known as Blondin. Experience the thrill of history as you piece together this challenging and beautiful puzzle, bringing the excitement of the Crystal Palace to your home. Engage your mind and immerse yourself in the rich details of this captivating image. The perfect activity for puzzle enthusiasts, families, or anyone seeking a thought-provoking pastime.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving captures the iconic moment when French high-wire walker and acrobat, Jean Francois Gravelet, better known as Blondin, stood outside the Crystal Palace in Sydenham, London in 1861. The image, taken during Blondin's famous tour of England, shows him with one of his ropes in hand, ready for his next daring performance. The Crystal Palace, an architectural marvel of its time, served as the perfect backdrop for Blondin's death-defying acts. Blondin, born in 1824, was known for his incredible strength and agility, and his ability to perform breathtaking feats on a tightrope. He gained international fame for his walks over the Niagara Falls in Canada, where he not only walked back and forth across the falls but also cooked an omelette and even pushed a wheelbarrow filled with goods. The Crystal Palace in Sydenham was a significant venue for Blondin's performances in England. He had previously performed at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1855, where he walked between the two main towers of the palace, a distance of approximately 110 meters (360 feet). His Sydenham performances were equally impressive, with some reports suggesting that he walked a tightrope stretched between the palace and the nearby hill, a distance of over 100 meters (328 feet). This historical engraving, imported from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the impossible seemed possible, and the thrill of live performance captured the imagination of audiences around the world.
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