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Ballooning CVS01_01_042
Tales of balloon flight. Hand-coloured engraving of two men in a balloon flying over London. This engraving is by William Lionel Wyllie, who made sketches over London from a balloon c.1880-1884 - this one appeared in The Graphic magazine on September 11th 1880. It shows one of the balloons participating in the International Contest between England and France in 1880 that flew from Crystal Palace to Hayling Island. The contest was one of " a serious of simultaneous ascents with the view of endeavouring to ascertain the various currents of air at different heights, as well as other collateral matters of interest." From the Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892
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Media ID 11488834
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27x27 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of captivating Poster Prints, featuring the enchanting image "Ballooning CVS01_01_042" by Historic England Archive. This exhilarating hand-coloured engraving, created by the renowned artist William Lionel Wyllie, transports you back in time as you witness the thrill of hot air ballooning over the iconic London skyline. Add a touch of history and adventure to your space with this stunning and intricately detailed print. Experience the allure of the past, as you immerse yourself in the stories of balloon flight and the wonder of human achievement.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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> The Victorian Age
> The 1880s
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This print titled "Ballooning CVS01_01_042" takes us back in time to the fascinating era of balloon flight. Hand-coloured and expertly engraved by William Lionel Wyllie, this image showcases two adventurous men soaring above the iconic cityscape of London. Created between 1880-1884, it was first published in The Graphic magazine on September 11th, 1880. The scene captured here is from the International Contest between England and France in 1880, where balloons embarked on a daring journey from Crystal Palace to Hayling Island. This contest aimed to study the various currents of air at different altitudes and explore other intriguing aspects related to ballooning. Part of the esteemed Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection dating from 1882-1892, this lantern slide offers a glimpse into Victorian society's fascination with aerostats and their potential for exploration. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and adventure during that period. As we admire this remarkable engraving, let us transport ourselves back to an age when hot air balloons symbolized both scientific curiosity and romantic escapades through the skies. Historic England Archive has preserved this piece of history for us all to appreciate – reminding us that even centuries-old images can still inspire awe and wonder today.
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