Between 1877 and 1879, émile Reynaud realized three series of 10 animations for his Praxinoscope. La jeu de corde is animation number 9 of the first series.
Early Praxinoscope strip showing a girl dancing on a tightrope. Series 1, Number 7.
Praxinoscope animation of a green-suited boy wearing a drum and cymbal. Series 1, number 10