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Fine Art Print : Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris
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Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris
Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris, 11 October 1783. From Gaston Tissandier Histoire des Ballons, Paris, 1887
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1783 1887 Aeronautics Ascent Ballons Balloon Ballooning Captive Flight Francois Gaston Histoire Montgolfier October Paris Pilatre Rozier Tissandier
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of early aviation history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases the iconic moment of the world's first manned flight in a hot air balloon, as French inventors Montgolfier brothers and Pilatre de Rozier ascend into the Parisian sky on 11 October 1783. Witness the historic ascent of Francois Pilatre de Rozier in his captive hot air balloon, made by the pioneering hands of Pilatre de Rozier in Paris. This stunning Fine Art Print, sourced from Universal Images Group (UIG), is a must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and anyone who appreciates the beauty and adventure of human innovation. Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office with this timeless and intriguing work of art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
This print captures a momentous event in the history of aviation - the ascent of a captive hot air balloon by Francois Pilatre de Rozier in Paris on October 11,1783. The image, taken from Gaston Tissandier's "Histoire des Ballons" published in 1887, transports us back to a time when the possibilities of flight were just beginning to be explored. Francois Pilatre de Rozier, a French pioneer in aeronautics, bravely took to the skies aboard this innovative contraption. The balloon, filled with hot air and tethered to the ground, symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of conquering the heavens. It represents both our fascination with flight and our desire to push boundaries. In this historic moment frozen in time, we witness an extraordinary feat that would pave the way for future advancements in aviation. As spectators gaze up at de Rozier's daring ascent, they are filled with awe and wonder at what lies beyond their reach. The photograph serves as a reminder of how far we have come since that fateful day in 1783. It is a testament to human ingenuity and determination - qualities that continue to drive progress today. As we admire this remarkable image captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), let us reflect on the courage and curiosity that led Francois Pilatre de Rozier into the sky over two centuries ago. May it inspire us all to reach for new heights and explore uncharted territories
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