Salomon - Auguste Andree (centre)

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Salomon - Auguste Andree (centre)

2603625 Salomon - Auguste Andree (centre); (add.info.: Salomon - Auguste Andree (centre) (1854 - 1897), Swedish engineer, with the men who accompanied on the fatal voyage to explore the North Pole (1897). On 11 July 1897 they set out by balloon. A carrier pigeon message received a few days later was the last trace of the expedition until their remains were found 33 years later east of Spitsbergen. From "La Navigation Aerienne" by J Lecornu (Paris, 1910))

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1910 Aeronautics Arctic Ballooning Engineer Five People North Pole Only Mature Men

EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting print captures a moment in history that is both tragic and awe-inspiring. In the center of the image stands Salomon - Auguste Andree, a Swedish engineer who led an ill-fated expedition to explore the North Pole in 1897. Surrounding him are the men who accompanied him on this daring journey into the unknown. On July 11, 1897, they set out on their voyage by balloon, hoping to reach the elusive North Pole. However, tragedy struck when a carrier pigeon message received a few days later was the last communication from them before they disappeared without a trace. It wasn't until 33 years later that their remains were discovered east of Spitsbergen, bringing closure to their mysterious disappearance. The bravery and determination of these explorers is evident in this image, as they stand together ready to face whatever challenges come their way. The vertical composition adds to the sense of height and adventure associated with ballooning and exploration during this time period. This historic illustration from "La Navigation Aerienne" by J Lecornu (Paris, 1910) serves as a reminder of the risks taken by early pioneers in aviation and exploration. Salomon - Auguste Andree's legacy lives on through this powerful image captured by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder.

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