A sketch of the Great Blondin during his performance in Melbourne

Australian Sketcher, 3 Nov 1874

The Australian Blondin, 1876 by George Willets

Hattie Sheppard, c. 1870 by Timothy Noble

J. C. Williamson, c. 1874 by Timothy Noble

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The famed French funambulist, Charles Blondin

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The famed nineteenth century French tightrope walker and aerial acrobat, Charles Blondin, born Jean Francoix Gravelet (1824–1897), was known for thrilling audiences world-wide with his acrobatic feats.