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The Battle of the Balloons
The Battle of the Balloons. A fanciful image depicting four balloons with flags and sails, their passengers in close aerial combat. The opponents appear to be British and French.
circa 18th century
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Media ID 7474913
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Artillery Balloon Ballooning Cannon Canon Combat Fanciful Firing Future Futuristic Gondola Guns Opponents Passengers Rifle Rifles Sails Warfare Weapon Weapons
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of historical aviation with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library) at Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "The Battle of the Balloons," transports you back to the 18th century, where opposing forces engage in a fanciful aerial combat. Witness the intricate details of four balloons, adorned with flags and sails, as their passengers fiercely battle it out in the sky. Add an element of timeless charm to your home or office with this stunning, authentic print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Order now and bring history to life!
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.1cm (21" x 13")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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The Battle of the Balloons: A Fanciful Vision of 18th Century Aerial Combat This image, titled "The Battle of the Balloons," transports us back to an era of innovation and imagination, where the skies were a new frontier for warfare. The scene depicts four balloons, each adorned with national flags and sails, engaged in a fierce aerial combat between British and French opponents. The futuristic transportation method, with its gondolas suspended beneath, represented the pinnacle of early aviation technology. The passengers, dressed in the finest attire of the time, prepare for battle, armed with rifles and cannons. The balloons, with their elegant sails billowing in the wind, seem to defy gravity as they maneuver in the sky. The contrast between the serene beauty of the balloons and the intensity of the combat is striking. Smoke billows from the cannons, adding an element of danger and uncertainty to the scene. The opponents, locked in their aerial duel, exchange gunfire, their rifles at the ready. This fanciful image, created in the 18th century, offers a glimpse into the imaginative world of early aviation and warfare. It is a testament to the human spirit of exploration and the ingenuity that drives us to push the boundaries of what is possible. The Battle of the Balloons serves as a reminder that even in the most unlikely of places, conflict can arise, and innovation can lead to new and uncharted territories.
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