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Fine Art Print : Blanchard balloon flight to Frankfurt, Germany
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Blanchard balloon flight to Frankfurt, Germany
Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon flight to Frankfurt, Germany. Seen here flying above the crowds in a city park with a small parachute attached to the gondola.
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3 October 1785
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1780s 1785 Ballooning Blanchard Cage Crowded Crowds Frankfurt Gondola Parachute Pierre Spectators Tied Underneath
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the daring adventure of Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon flight to Frankfurt, Germany, as captured by The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning image, dated 3 October 1785, portrays Blanchard flying above the crowds in a city park with a small parachute attached to the gondola. Add this captivating piece to your home or office décor and bring a piece of aviation history into your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
3 October 1785: Jean-Pierre Blanchard's Epic Balloon Flight to Frankfurt, Germany This image depicts the daring and pioneering balloon flight of Jean-Pierre Blanchard from Paris, France, to Frankfurt, Germany, on 3 October 1785. Blanchard, a French inventor and aviator, is seen flying high above a crowded city park, with a small parachute attached to the gondola beneath him. The scene is set in the vibrant autumn of October, with the city's buildings and trees displaying the rich colors of the season. The image transports us back to the early days of aviation, a time when the skies were just beginning to be explored. Blanchard's balloon, a large cage-like structure, is tied to the ground with ropes, indicating that this was not a free-floating flight. The gondola, where Blanchard stands, is small and compact, yet it holds all the essentials for this daring journey. The spectators in the park below, dressed in the fashion of the 1780s, gaze up in awe and wonder at the sight before them. The presence of an animal, perhaps a horse, in the scene adds to the sense of the time, as animals were often used for transportation during this era. The parachute, a relatively new invention, is a testament to Blanchard's forward-thinking approach to safety. This photograph, taken from The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans Prints Online, is a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the excitement and adventure of early ballooning. It serves as a reminder of the courage and ingenuity of pioneers like Jean-Pierre Blanchard, who dared to take to the skies and expand the boundaries of human exploration.
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