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Balloons across the Sahara
LLM462110 Balloons across the Sahara by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloons across the Sahara. From Le Petit Journal, 25 January 1903.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22667516
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Bactrian Camel Ballooning Camel Camels Le Petit Journal News Story Pilots Aerostation
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This photograph, titled "Balloons across the Sahara" transports us back to a momentous event that took place in the early 20th century. The image captures a scene straight out of an adventure novel, as two brave pilots navigate their balloons across the vast expanse of the Sahara desert. The French School's exquisite illustration, originally published in Le Petit Journal on January 25,1903, brings this extraordinary news story to life. Against a backdrop of endless sand dunes, we see these magnificent aerostats gracefully floating above the rugged terrain. As our eyes wander through the composition, we notice soldiers and camels dotting the landscape below. The presence of these figures adds depth and scale to this awe-inspiring spectacle. One cannot help but marvel at how humans have harnessed nature's power to conquer such inhospitable environments. The inclusion of wildlife animals is another intriguing aspect of this print. Among them stands a majestic Bactrian camel – its distinctive double hump symbolizing resilience in harsh conditions. This juxtaposition between man-made contraptions and untamed creatures further emphasizes humanity's quest for exploration and conquest. Preserved within private collections for decades, this rare print from Bridgeman Images allows us to relive history through artistry. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our insatiable desire for discovery beyond known boundaries.
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