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Canvas Print : Louis Bleriot, pioneering French aviator, 1909
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Louis Bleriot, pioneering French aviator, 1909
Louis Bleriot, pioneering French aviator, 1909. Bleriot (1872-1936) made his fortune through manufacturing acetylene headlamps for motor cars but he is famous for being the first person to fly across the English Channel, from Calais to Dover, in his Bleriot type XI 24HP monoplane on 25 July 1909. He later became an aircraft manufacturer and his company built the famous SPAD fighter aircraft which was flown by all the Allied Nations during WWI. A photograph from Album de Photographies, Dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1850-1950, Editions MD, 22 Rue de L Arcade, Paris 8, 1850-1950
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience aviation history with our stunning Canvas Print of Louis Bleriot, the pioneering French aviator. This captivating image, sourced from Heritage Images, depicts Bleriot (1872-1936) in flight, marking his achievement as the first person to cross the English Channel by air in 1909. Bring this inspiring moment into your home or office with our high-quality Canvas Prints, which showcase vibrant colors, sharp details, and a textured finish for an authentic and timeless look. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and coated with a protective layer to ensure lasting beauty. Celebrate the spirit of innovation and adventure with this iconic piece from the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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This print captures the legendary Louis Bleriot, a pioneering French aviator, in 1909. Known for his groundbreaking achievements in aviation, Bleriot made history by becoming the first person to successfully fly across the English Channel from Calais to Dover on July 25th of that year. His remarkable accomplishment was achieved aboard his revolutionary Bleriot type XI 24HP monoplane. Prior to his aviation endeavors, Bleriot had amassed wealth through manufacturing acetylene headlamps for motor cars. However, it was his passion for flight that truly defined him as an icon in the field of aerospace engineering. Following his historic channel crossing, he went on to establish himself as an aircraft manufacturer and played a significant role during World War I by producing the renowned SPAD fighter aircraft used by all Allied Nations. In this photograph taken from Album de Photographies titled "Dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres" we see Bleriot's distinguished face adorned with a mustache. The image also includes a female passenger seated beside him inside a railway carriage window, suggesting their travel or journey together. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of Bleriot's indelible mark on both aviation history and technological innovation. His courage and determination paved the way for future generations of aviators while solidifying France's prominent position within the realm of flight exploration.
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