Hand-coloured engraving print of two men shooting at a balloon
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Framed Print of Ballooning CVS01_01_011
Tales of balloon flight. A hand-coloured engraving of two men shooting at Jean-Pierre Blanchards Vaisseau Volant as it passes over France in 1784. In 1785, Blanchard and American physician John Jeffries became the first balloonists to cross the English Channel. From the Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892. Discover Historic England images to buy as prints, wall art or for licensing. Find your favourite places or explore our collections. © Historic England
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Balloon Flight History , Cecil Victor Shadbolt Collection
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Framed Prints featuring historic artwork from the Historic England Archive, including 'Ballooning CVS01_01_011', a hand-coloured engraving of Jean-Pierre Blanchard's Vaisseau Volant over France in 1784. Perfect for history enthusiasts and art lovers, Framed Prints add a touch of elegance to any room.
A hand-coloured engraving of a historic scene. Two men are shown shooting at a balloon as it passes overhead, above the landscape of France in 1784. The image is from an original lantern slide collection created between 1882 and 1892. This print showcases two figures on horseback firing at Jean-Pierre Blanchard's Vaisseau Volant as it soars above them.
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Photo Prints - Introducing the "Ballooning CVS01_01_011" print from our collection, brought to you by the Historic England Archive. This historic photograph transports you back in time to an era of daring adventure and innovation. Witness the thrilling scene of two men aiming their weapons at Jean-Pierre Blanchard's Vaisseau Volant as it gracefully passes over France in 1784. The hand-coloured engraving adds a touch of elegance and charm to this tale of early balloon flight. Add this piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Poster Prints - Experience the thrill of early aviation history with Media Storehouse's poster print, "Ballooning CVS01_01_011" by Historic England Archive. This hand-coloured engraving depicts a daring moment in time as two men aim their rifles at Jean-Pierre Blanchard's Vaisseau Volant, or Balloon, as it gracefully floats over France in 1784. Add an air of adventure to any room with this beautiful, vintage-inspired print that brings the excitement of the past to the present.
Metal Prints - Experience the thrill of early aviation history with our Metal Print of CVS01_01_011 by Historic England Archive. This hand-coloured engraving brings to life the tale of ballooning, depicting two men attempting to shoot down Jean-Pierre Blanchard's Vaisseau Volant as it gracefully passes over France in 1784. Add an element of history and intrigue to your space with this metal print, expertly printed on metal for colours and long-lasting durability.
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Image Download - Download 'Ballooning CVS01_01_011' from the Historic England Archive, a hand-coloured engraving of Jean-Pierre Blanchard's Vaisseau Volant passing over France in 1784. This image is available for Creative Use, Editorial Use and Personal Use under a Rights Managed License.
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