A Japanese colour woodblock print, Öban tate-e by Utagawa Yoshiharu (1828-1888), 'The Great French Soullier Circus and Equestrian Acrobatic Show
Circa 1871, published by Kagaya Kichibei
H. 36.5 x W. 73.5 cm
The famous Soullier Circus came to Japan in 1871 and performed in both Yokohama and Tokyo. This woodcut triptych was published as a wonderful poster advertising performance in January of the following year. The troupe was famous for its equestrian acts that included daredevil riding stunts, aerial acrobatics and other remarkable feats carried out with incredible precision by highly trained Circassian and English horses.
Another copy of this poster is in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (inv. no. 1968-165-24a-c).
H. 36.5 x W. 73.5 cm
The famous Soullier Circus came to Japan in 1871 and performed in both Yokohama and Tokyo. This woodcut triptych was published as a wonderful poster advertising performance in January of the following year. The troupe was famous for its equestrian acts that included daredevil riding stunts, aerial acrobatics and other remarkable feats carried out with incredible precision by highly trained Circassian and English horses.
Another copy of this poster is in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (inv. no. 1968-165-24a-c).
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