Tattooed Man Sideshow Poster - Captain Costentenus Vintage Art Print - Antique Advertising Art - Tattoo Greek - Circus Ephemera

Tattooed Man Sideshow Poster - from $38

Behold this amazing 19th century advertising print for sideshow attraction Captain George Costentenus, "The Tattooed Greek" who claimed to have been captured and tattooed against his will in Chinese Tartary (an area stretching east from Tibet through Mongolia, to Manchuria) as punishment for rebellion against the King. According to legend, the torture was carried out for 3 hours each day, over a period of seven months. His two companions, captured and sentenced along side him, died during the process. He was set free, or some say escaped, with 388 distinct tattoos.

The Captain was covered with traditional Burmese tattooing featuring flowers, animals, and writing in striking blue and red inks made of indigo and cinnabar. He was the first man to display a full body tattoo with his face, scalp, genitals and finger webbing all tattooed. The only parts of his body left bare were his ears, nose, and the soles of his feet. Captain Costentenus exhibited himself under contract with PT Barnum in the United States, with the Great Farini at The Royal Aquarium in London (seen here), and the Folies Bergère in Paris. He is said to have retired wealthy, though with failing eyesight, to his estate in Greece.

Available in:
12" x 16"
16" x 20"
18" x 24"

FRAMES:
☆ 1" thick square sided frames, black only
☆ 100% real wood framing
☆ Protective Acrylite "glass"
☆ Handmade in Los Angeles
☆ Shatter resistant
☆ Lightweight
☆ Optically pure

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This print has been digitally restored from historical source material to preserve the character of the original while improving clarity, balance, and detail for modern display.

Why you’ll love it:
❖ A faithfully restored reproduction that minimizes foxing, blemishes, and damage while preserving the original old world character

Print quality:
❖ Printed on archival Epson Enhanced matte paper
❖ Heavyweight, acid-free stock
❖ Printed with Epson UltraChrome HDR pigment inks
❖ Produced at appropriate resolution to preserve clarity and detail
❖ Includes a white border for easier framing, with or without a mat

Please note:
◆ Frame is not included unless added separately (see below)
◆ Print colors may vary slightly depending on your screen
◆ Mockups are for illustrative purposes only

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