Blondin, Champion Tightrope Walker, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 2) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. by W.S. Kimball & Co.

Blondin, Champion Tightrope Walker, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 2) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. 1887

drawing, print

drawing

facial expression drawing

print

caricature

portrait reference

men

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

facial portrait

athlete

portrait art

watercolor

fine art portrait

This 1887 lithograph, part of the "Champions of Games and Sports" series by W.S. Kimball & Co., depicts the famed tightrope walker Charles Blondin. The image showcases a portrait of Blondin in formal attire, with a smaller scene of him walking a tightrope below. The card, a popular collectible in its time, is a prime example of chromolithography, a printing technique used to create vibrant and detailed imagery. This card captures the fascination with athletic prowess during the late 19th century, immortalizing Blondin's remarkable skills.