Garnerins parachute design, 1797
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Garnerins parachute design, 1797
Garnerins parachute design. This is the design for the first parachute of the French balloonist Andre Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823), and includes a scale. The three illustrations show the top of the deployed parachute (left), the parachute before release from an ascending balloon (middle) and the parachute after release (right). Garnerin performed the first parachute descent in Mousseuax Park, Paris, France, on 22 October 1797
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1700s 1790s 18th Century Aeronaut Air Craft Aviation Aviation Pioneer Ballooning Balloonist Deployment Diagram Early Flying France French History Of Flight October Parachute Parachuting Pioneers Scale Transport Transportation 1797 Parachutist
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This print showcases the groundbreaking parachute design by Andre Jacques Garnerin, a pioneering French balloonist. Created in 1797, this intricate illustration provides a glimpse into the early days of aviation and technological advancements of the 18th century. The image features three detailed illustrations that depict different stages of Garnerin's parachute descent. On the left, we see the top view of the fully deployed parachute, showcasing its impressive structure and functionality. In the middle illustration, we witness the parachute before its release from an ascending balloon, highlighting Garnerin's bravery as he prepared for his historic descent. Finally, on the right side, we observe the parachute after it has been released and is gracefully descending through Mousseuax Park in Paris. Garnerin's daring feat took place on October 22nd, 1797 in France's capital city. This significant event marked not only his personal achievement but also a milestone in human flight history. The scale included in this artwork emphasizes both precision and scientific curiosity prevalent during that era. As we admire this remarkable piece of artistry and engineering brilliance captured by Science Photo Library, let us acknowledge Andre Jacques Garnerin as one of Europe's aviation pioneers who fearlessly paved the way for future generations to explore new heights in transportation and technology.
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