Canvas Print : Spectators in an arena viewing the ascension of a balloon dr
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Spectators in an arena viewing the ascension of a balloon dr
Spectators in an arena viewing the ascension of a balloon driven by propellers with an inflation device in the foreground. Date 18 -
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Media ID 7267565
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Arena Ascension Device Driven Foreground Inflation Propellers Spectators Tissandier Viewing Aeronautics
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Print collection: "Spectators in an Arena Viewing the Ascension of a Balloon," an exquisite image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating vintage photograph transports you back in time, with the thrill of a balloon ascension unfolding before a crowd of curious onlookers. The balloon, powered by propellers and an inflation device in the foreground, adds a sense of excitement and wonder. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the rich details of this timeless image to life, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Order yours today and relive the magic of the past.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
An Elegant Display of Aeronautical Innovation: Spectators in an Arena Gathered to Witness the Ascension of a Balloon Driven by Propellers, 18-- In this photograph from the annals of aeronautical history, a large crowd of onlookers gathers in an open-air arena, their eyes fixed on the spectacle unfolding before them. The center of attention is a balloon, its expansive envelope filled with hot air, tethered to the ground by a series of ropes. But what sets this balloon apart from the rest are the two propellers affixed to its sides, their blades spinning furiously, driving the craft upward. In the foreground, an attendant operates an inflation device, adding more hot air to the balloon as it prepares for its ascent. The man at the helm of this remarkable contraption is none other than the renowned French aeronaut, Henri Giffard. In 1852, Giffard made history by becoming the first person to successfully propel a heavier-than-air vehicle using a gas engine. However, this photograph captures a later innovation: the addition of propellers to a balloon, allowing for controlled ascent and descent. The scene is one of excitement and wonder, as the spectators, dressed in their finest attire, eagerly anticipate the moment when the balloon will break free from its tethers and soar into the sky. The use of propellers in balloon flight was a groundbreaking development in the world of aeronautics, and this photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, when the impossible seemed within reach and the future was ripe with possibility.
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