Framed Print : Balloon built at Versailles
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Balloon built at Versailles
A balloon built at Versailles, France, and put on display there on a platform. It was 60 feet high and 40 feet in diameter, in blue and gold material. A sheep was placed in the cage, and an ascent took place in front of the King and Royal Family. The balloon later descended in Paris, in the Carrefour Marechal, Bois de Vaucresson, near the Chemin aux Boeufs. Date: 19 September 1783
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1780s 1783 Aerostatic Ascent Balloon Bois Cage Carrefour Chemin Descended Descent Marechal Platform Sheep Vaucresson Versailles Boeufs
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Elevate your home or office decor with the breathtaking beauty of the "Balloon built at Versailles" Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases an awe-inspiring image of a grand balloon constructed at the iconic Château de Versailles. With its impressive height of 60 feet and diameter of 40 feet, this magnificent balloon, adorned in brilliant blue and gold hues, is a true testament to the opulence and grandeur of the French monarchy. Bring the elegance and history of Versailles into your space with this stunning, museum-quality framed print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image showcases the historic moment when a grand balloon, constructed at the esteemed Château de Versailles in France during September 1783, was put on display for the King and Royal Family. The colossal balloon stood an impressive 60 feet high and 40 feet in diameter, adorned in resplendent blue and gold fabric. Intrigue and excitement filled the air as a sheep was carefully placed inside the cage suspended beneath the balloon. The anticipation reached its peak as the ascent took place, with the monarch and his esteemed family looking on in awe. The successful lift-off marked a significant milestone in the history of transportation and aviation. However, the adventure did not end at Versailles. The balloon later descended in Paris, specifically in the Carrefour Marechal area of the Bois de Vaucresson, near the Chemin aux Boeufs. The animal passenger, the sheep, survived the journey unscathed, adding to the marvel of this groundbreaking event. This photograph is a captivating reminder of the fascination and curiosity that surrounded early attempts at flight and the role that France played in shaping the future of transportation and exploration.
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