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Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre, as it appeared in 1777 (coloured engraving)
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Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre, as it appeared in 1777 (coloured engraving)
610689 Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre, as it appeared in 1777 (coloured engraving) by Capon, William (1757-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre, as it appeared in 1777.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23552006
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
1777 Acrobatics Astleys Amphitheatre Entertainments Pleasures Stunts Tight Exterior View Tope
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This coloured engraving, titled "Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre, as it appeared in 1777" takes us back to the vibrant and exhilarating world of entertainment in 18th-century London. The print, created by William Capon, showcases the grandeur and excitement that awaited visitors at Astleys Amphitheatre. The image transports us to a time when pleasures were found in tight riding, daring acrobatics, and awe-inspiring stunts performed by skilled equestrians. The exterior view reveals a magnificent structure that housed this renowned school of horsemanship and spectacle. As we gaze upon the scene, our imagination runs wild with thoughts of the thrilling entertainments that unfolded within those walls. We can almost hear the thundering hooves and feel the energy emanating from this iconic venue. Astleys Amphitheatre was not just any ordinary theatre; it was a place where dreams came alive through breathtaking displays of horsemanship. From graceful dressage performances to death-defying leaps known as "tope" audiences were left spellbound by these incredible feats. This exquisite engraving captures both the architectural beauty of Astleys Amphitheatre and its significance as a hub for equestrian arts during this era. It serves as a reminder of how art can transport us through time, allowing us to experience moments long gone but forever etched in history's tapestry.
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