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Fire King; Monsieur Chabert (engraving)
585987 Fire King; Monsieur Chabert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire King; Monsieur Chabert, a French entertainer, exhibited at the Argyll Rooms, Regent Street, London, in 1830; one of his feats was to enter an oven at 600 degrees heat; the Argyll Rooms were consumed by fire on 12 February 1830, the accident attributed to some to the Fire Kings oven; published 20 November 1829); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 22940914
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
1830 Accident Attributed Consumed Enter Entertainer Exhibited Feats Heat Oven Regent Street Accidents Argyll Rooms
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Bring the enchanting world of 19th century French entertainment into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "Fire King; Monsieur Chabert" by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. This captivating engraving, depicting the charismatic Fire King, was once showcased at the Argyll Rooms and now adds an air of sophistication and intrigue to any space. With our high-quality print, you can enjoy the timeless beauty of this historical artwork every day. Order now and let the allure of Fire King; Monsieur Chabert transport you to another era.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.2cm x 37.5cm (9.5" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 25cm x 37.5cm (9.8" x 14.8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "Fire King; Monsieur Chabert" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the extraordinary life of French entertainer Monsieur Chabert. The engraving, created by an English School artist, showcases Monsieur Chabert's daring feats that mesmerized audiences during his exhibition at the Argyll Rooms in Regent Street, London. One of Monsieur Chabert's most astonishing acts was his ability to withstand extreme heat. In this portrait, we see him preparing to enter an oven heated up to a scorching 600 degrees. His fearless determination and unmatched showmanship made him known as the "Fire King". However, tragedy struck on February 12th, 1830 when the Argyll Rooms were engulfed in flames. Many attributed this devastating accident to Monsieur Chabert's fiery oven performance. This incident forever linked his name with both awe-inspiring entertainment and unforeseen accidents. Published on November 20th, 1829, this engraving captures a pivotal moment in history where bravery met catastrophe. It serves as a reminder of the risks performers like Monsieur Chabert took for their craft and how their legacies endure through art. Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder presents us with this remarkable piece from its private collection—a testament to human resilience and our fascination with those who push boundaries in pursuit of spectacle and wonder.
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