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Fine Art Print : Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac making a balloon ascent from Paris, 14 September 1804 (1910)
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Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac making a balloon ascent from Paris, 14 September 1804 (1910)
Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac making a balloon ascent from Paris, 14 September 1804 (1910). On this flight, French chemist and physicist Gay-Lussac (1778-1850) reached a height of 7016m and confirmed many of the observations he and Jean Baptiste Biot (1774-1864) made on their flight of 20 August 1804. Theirs was the the first balloon ascent made specifically for scientific purposes and they studied the composition of the air and the effect of altitude on terrestrial magnetism. From La Navigation Aerienne by J Lecornu. (Paris, 1910)
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of scientific discovery with our Fine Art Print of Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac's Balloon Ascent from Paris, 14 September 1804. Captured in this stunning 1910 image by Jean-Baptiste Biot, Gay-Lussac, a renowned French chemist and physicist, embarks on a groundbreaking balloon journey. This historic moment marks the beginning of Gay-Lussac's extensive research on gases and their behavior at different altitudes. Add an element of science and history to your home or office with this exquisite, museum-quality print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.4cm x 50.8cm (14.7" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a momentous event in the history of science and exploration. In the image, we see Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, a renowned French chemist and physicist, making a daring balloon ascent from Paris on September 14th, 1804. Gay-Lussac's flight was not just an adventure; it marked the first time that a balloon ascent had been undertaken specifically for scientific purposes. Alongside his collaborator Jean Baptiste Biot, they aimed to study the composition of air and investigate how altitude affects terrestrial magnetism. As the balloon rises higher into the sky, we can imagine the excitement and anticipation felt by both Gay-Lussac and those who gathered below to witness this groundbreaking endeavor. The crowd is packed tightly together, their faces filled with awe as they watch this pioneer of ballooning ascend towards unimaginable heights. The photograph serves as a metaphorical representation of human curiosity and our relentless pursuit of knowledge. It reminds us that true progress often requires venturing into uncharted territories, even if it means facing danger or uncertainty. In this snapshot frozen in time from over two centuries ago, we are transported back to an era when scientific exploration was still in its infancy. It serves as a testament to the courage and determination of individuals like Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac who pushed boundaries for the betterment of humanity's understanding of our world.
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