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Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris
Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War. In foreground men are picking up basket of homing pigeons which baloon would take out of city and which would be released with messages to take back to Paris. Wood engraving London, 1871
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Media ID 9703043
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the thrill of history with our stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Balloon Ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris" by Archive from Universal Images Group (UIG). Witness the breathtaking scene of a hot air balloon taking off from the Gare du Nord train station in Paris, during the Franco-Prussian War. In this captivating image, men in the foreground are preparing to send off a basket of homing pigeons, which would carry important dispatches out of the besieged city. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this historic moment to life, adding an elegant and timeless touch to any room in your home or office. Order yours today and relive the past in brilliant detail.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a remarkable moment in history during the Franco-Prussian War. Taken at night, it showcases the awe-inspiring balloon ascent from Gare du Nord in Paris. The city, besieged and desperate for communication with the outside world, devised an ingenious plan to send dispatches using homing pigeons. In the foreground of this wood engraving from London in 1871, we see determined men carefully picking up a basket filled with these feathered messengers. These brave birds would accompany the balloon on its perilous journey out of the city walls and be released along the way to carry vital messages back to Paris. The image evokes a sense of urgency and secrecy as military personnel work swiftly under cover of darkness. Ballooning technology was harnessed as a means of escape and communication during times of war, utilizing hydrogen-filled balloons that defied gravity's hold. This photograph is not just about flight but also represents resilience and resourcefulness amidst adversity. It serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's unyielding spirit even in times when freedom seems distant. Preserved by Archive at Universal Images Group (UIG), this historical print transports us back to an era where innovation met necessity on the battlegrounds. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit for connection even amidst chaos.
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