Not currently on display at the V&A

Print

early 19th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Series of printed scenes depicting circus acts performed at Astley's Amphitheatre. The acts include tight rope walking, slack wire walking, balancing and aerialists, early 19th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Black ink and watercolour on paper
Brief description
Series of printed scenes depicting circus acts performed at Astley's Amphitheatre, early 19th century
Physical description
Series of printed scenes depicting circus acts performed at Astley's Amphitheatre. One etching is hand coloured.
Dimensions
  • Height: 38cm
  • Width: 26.6cm
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Place depicted
Summary
Series of printed scenes depicting circus acts performed at Astley's Amphitheatre. The acts include tight rope walking, slack wire walking, balancing and aerialists, early 19th century.
Other numbers
  • GF5663 - Negative number
  • GF5662 - Negative number
Collection
Accession number
S.1043-2013

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Record createdSeptember 26, 2013
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