Balancing Act Collection

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)

Balancing performer, 1860s - Signor Ethardo's balancing act at the Crystal Palace, London, 1860s
NWI4759588 Balancing performer, 1860s - Signor Ethardo's balancing act at the Crystal Palace, London, 1860s.; (add.info.: Balancing performer)

J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917
J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. Washington DC, 1917. Human Fly Jammie Reynolds

J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917
J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. Washington DC, 1917. Human Fly Jammie Reynolds

J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917
J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. Washington DC, 1917. Human Fly Jammie Reynolds

J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917
J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. Washington DC, 1917. Human Fly Jammie Reynolds

J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. 1917
J. Reynolds, Performing Acrobatic And Balancing Acts On High Cornice Above 9th Street, N.W. Washington DC, 1917. Human Fly Jammie Reynolds

Un divertissement qui ne passe jamais de mode, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un divertissement qui ne passe jamais de mode, 19th century. An amusement that never goes out of fashion

Picturesque Sketches of London - Street Sights, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Picturesque Sketches of London - Street Sights, 1850. A...balancer...takes a ladder, high enough to reach a second-floor window, and up it goes on his chin

The Circus (Le Cirque), 1890-91. Artist: Georges-Pierre Seurat
The Circus (Le Cirque), 1890-91. Painting housed in Musee d Orsay, Paris. From The Studio Volume 127. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1944]

Outdoor posture exercises, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Outdoor posture exercises, (1899?)

Blondin, the Hero of Niagara, 1861 (colour litho)
PNP314792 Blondin, the Hero of Niagara, 1861 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Human Pyramid at a French Gymnastics Festival in the Seine area, 1899 (colour engraving)
CHT293609 Human Pyramid at a French Gymnastics Festival in the Seine area, 1899 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of bighorn sheep family standing on rocks, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Portrait of three young bighorn sheep standing on a cliff looking down at the camera; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Fairground entertainers on stage (colour photo)
3098856 Fairground entertainers on stage (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairground entertainers on stage)

French tightrope walker Charles Blondin crossing Niagara Falls, 1859 (b / w photo)
5229605 French tightrope walker Charles Blondin crossing Niagara Falls, 1859 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Troupe of acrobats performing on a street in medieval France (engraving)
6029336 Troupe of acrobats performing on a street in medieval France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caffe-concerto: tightrope dancers (chromolitho)
1093221 Caffe-concerto: tightrope dancers (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caffe-concerto: tightrope dancers)

Foreign circus in Yokohama, pub. (1864 (hand coloured woodcut)
2836275 Foreign circus in Yokohama, pub. (1864 (hand coloured woodcut) by Utagawa Yoshikazu (fl.1850-70); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Invitation to a public spectacle in Nuremberg (engraving)
3648053 Invitation to a public spectacle in Nuremberg (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invitation to a public spectacle in Nuremberg)

Recreation of Niagara Falls in a performance of Le Pays d Or at the Theatre de la Gaite (colour litho)
2818264 Recreation of Niagara Falls in a performance of Le Pays d Or at the Theatre de la Gaite (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising the Circus Henry, 1908 (colour litho)
PNP312787 Poster advertising the Circus Henry, 1908 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: circus founded in 1880s; ); Peter Newark Pictures; German

Basket seller (coloured engraving)
977746 Basket seller (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basket seller)

Gymnastics display (engraving)
3648054 Gymnastics display (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnastics display)

The Doge in the Shrove Tuesday Festival on the Piazzetta, Venice
PWI90021 The Doge in the Shrove Tuesday Festival on the Piazzetta, Venice, detail of the acrobats (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 67x100 cm; Louvre, Paris

Fairground entertainers on stage (colour photo)
3098857 Fairground entertainers on stage (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairground entertainers on stage)

Caffe-concerto: balancers (chromolitho)
1093220 Caffe-concerto: balancers (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caffe-concerto: balancers. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

Dog jumps horses reigns in field 29th September 1941. Local Caption P002218
Dog jumps horses reigns in field 29th September 1941. P002218

The "GiovediGrasso"Festival before the Ducal Palace in Venice, 1765 / 1766
The " Giovedi Grasso" Festival before the Ducal Palace in Venice, 1765/1766

The Doge Attends the Giovedi Grasso Festival in the Piazzetta, 1763 / 1766
The Doge Attends the Giovedi Grasso Festival in the Piazzetta, 1763/1766

Rope Walking, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1887

The Rope Dance. Creator: Leonard Defrance
The Rope Dance

Acrobats, ca. 1800s. Creator: Unknown
Acrobats, ca. 1800s. Edo period (1615-1868)

Schwierige Passage, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl Spitzweg
Schwierige Passage, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). A difficult crossing - man in top hat balancing on a narrow wooden bridge over a stream

The Balance of Power, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Balance of Power, 1897. An elephant, possibly representing King Charles I of England, balances on a tightrope holding a spear

The Tight-Rope Dancer, 1919. Artist: Mabel Alington Royds
The Tight-Rope Dancer, 1919. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]

Performance at Sadlers Wells Theatre, Finsbury, London, 1750. The curious & uncommon performances of a monkey as they will be introduc d every evening at Sadlers Wells

Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, c1825. Artist
Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, c1825. View showing an audience watching a man balancing on one leg on a moving horse

John Nash on the spire of All Souls Church, Langham Place, Westminster, London, 1824
Nashional taste!!!; 1824; showing the architect John Nash spiked by the seat of his trousers on the spire of All Souls Church, Langham Place, St Marylebone, Westminster, London

A Covent Garden market porter, London, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922. (Colorised black and white print)

Valiant feat of Young Mithridates, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Valiant feat of Young Mithridates, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Exercises of the Circus Horse, c1818-1836. Artist: Carle Vernet
Exercises of the Circus Horse, 19th century

Telegraph construction camp during the American Civil War, 1861-1865

Theatre de la Gaite, Niagara Falls, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Theatre de la Gaite, Niagara Falls, 1892. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 13th February 1892

Tom, Jerry and Logic at the Grand Carnival, 1821. Artist: George Cruikshank
Tom, Jerry and Logic at the Grand Carnival, 1821. Illustration for Life in London by Pierce Egan, 1821

The Aristocratic Fate at Cremorne, 1858. Terrific Descent Amidst Showers of Water-Works. Here Punch pokes fun at the aristocratic ladies who had arranged a major fete in Cremorne Gardens

The Supporters of the Working Man, 1859. Disraeli introduced his Reform Bill to the House early in 1859. However, because it was seen as a blatant attempt to conjure up extra Conservative votes

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"Balancing Act: Mastering the Art of Mind, Body, and Spirit" Step right up to witness the extraordinary balancing act that is life. Just like a circus performance by Georges-Pierre Seurat in 1890-91, we must find harmony between our mind, body, and spirit. Much like Blondin, the Hero of Niagara in 1861, who fearlessly crossed treacherous heights on a tightrope, we too must navigate the challenges that come our way with grace and determination. Just as a human pyramid at a French Gymnastics Festival showcased strength and unity in 1899, let us remember that together we can achieve great heights when we support one another. In Yellowstone National Park's bighorn sheep family portrait standing proudly on rocks, we see the importance of finding balance within nature. Let this serve as a reminder to connect with Mother Earth for inner peace. Like fairground entertainers captivating audiences on stage through their colorful performances captured in photos - let us embrace joy and playfulness while maintaining equilibrium amidst life's chaos. Drawing inspiration from Charles Blondin crossing Niagara Falls in 1859 - black-and-white photo capturing his daring feat - may it remind us to take risks and step out of our comfort zones without losing sight of what truly matters. As depicted in an engraving showcasing medieval France's street acrobats performing effortlessly together as a troupe - let us appreciate the power of teamwork and collaboration towards achieving equilibrium. Imagine yourself transported to a vibrant caffe-concerto where tightrope dancers mesmerize spectators with their agility. May this chromolitho inspire you to seek balance not only physically but also emotionally and spiritually. Even across borders like foreign circuses arriving in Yokohama back in 1864 - hand-colored woodcut illustrating cultural diversity - let us celebrate different perspectives while finding common ground through balance. An engraved invitation to a public spectacle held in Nuremberg reminds us of the importance of taking time for leisure and recreation.