The Siege of Troy or The Giant Horse of Sinon
Poster
1833 (printed)
1833 (printed)
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Poster for The Siege of Troy or The Giant Horse of Sinon, Astley's Circus, 1833. This poster is advertising an equine spectacle at Astley's Circus, Westminster Bridge Road, London on 29 April 1833. A large woodcut image on a poster was a novel addition at this date and a real draw for the many illiterate people who populated London. Philip Astley, whose circus this poster advertised, was particularly astute at publicity. He even adopted the French technique of displaying posters on an advertising cart that could be towed through the streets.
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| Title | The Siege of Troy or The Giant Horse of Sinon (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Woodcut and letterpress |
| Brief description | Poster for The Siege of Troy or The Giant Horse of Sinon, Astley's Circus, 1833. Woodcut and letterpress printed by Thomas Romney. |
| Physical description | A printed poster advertising an equine spectacle at Astley's Circus, Westminster Bridge Road, London on 29 April 1833. The centre of the poster has a large horse with its right front leg raised. A small man wearing Gladiator clothing is trying to climb the horse's left front leg. The sides of the poster are text that is printed in red ink, which is advertising the programme of events during the spectacle. |
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| Summary | Poster for The Siege of Troy or The Giant Horse of Sinon, Astley's Circus, 1833. This poster is advertising an equine spectacle at Astley's Circus, Westminster Bridge Road, London on 29 April 1833. A large woodcut image on a poster was a novel addition at this date and a real draw for the many illiterate people who populated London. Philip Astley, whose circus this poster advertised, was particularly astute at publicity. He even adopted the French technique of displaying posters on an advertising cart that could be towed through the streets. |
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| Accession number | S.2-1983 |
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| Record created | February 18, 2003 |
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