Framed Print : Les Grands As
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Les Grands As
Les Grands As : Fonck - Guynemer - Madon - Nungesser - Heurtaux. On reverse - BLASONS ET COSTUMES DES CHEVALIERS Aɒ IENS - giving further information in French. Maurice Busset (1879-1936)
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Media ID 14153469
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
1879 Aeriens Busset Chevaliers Fonck Giving Grands Guynemer Information Maurice Nungesser Print Reverse Topographical 1936
A1 Premium Frame with A2 Poster
Introducing the stunning Framed Print of 'Les Grands As' by Maurice Busset from our Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image features the legendary aviators Fonck, Guynemer, Madon, Nungesser, and Heurtaux, brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. The reverse side of the print is inscribed with 'Blasons et Costumes des Chevaliers Ailes' in French, adding an intriguing historical touch to this elegant piece. Bring the heroic spirit of early aviation into your home or office with this beautifully framed, museum-quality print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 57.8cm x 57.8cm (22.8" x 22.8")
Estimated Product Size is 86.6cm x 62cm (34.1" x 24.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning photograph print, titled "Les Grands As" or "The Aces," showcases five renowned French pilots of World War I: René Fonck, Georges Guynemer, Adolphe Pegoud (replaced by Edmond Mercier due to his death), Édouard Nungesser, and René Heurtaux. The image, captured by Maurice Busset (1879-1936), is a testament to the bravery and skill of these aviation pioneers. On the reverse side of the print, the text in French reads "Blasons et Costumes des Chevaliers Aiens," which translates to "Emblems and Costumes of the Knights of the Air." This additional information provides historical context to the image, emphasizing the chivalric nature of these pilots during the war. Maurice Busset, a French photographer, captured this topographical and aeronautical masterpiece during the early 20th century. The photograph is a significant historical document, showcasing the pilots in their iconic uniforms and emblems, which were often adorned with personal symbols and insignia. The pilots depicted in this print were some of the most successful and celebrated aviators of World War I. René Fonck, with 75 victories, was the leading ace of the French Air Service, while Georges Guynemer, with 54 victories, was one of the most famous and respected pilots of the war. Adolphe Pegoud, who was replaced by Edmond Mercier, was the first pilot to shoot down five enemy planes in a single day. Édouard Nungesser and René Heurtaux were also successful pilots, with numerous victories to their names. This photograph is a valuable historical artifact that captures the spirit and heroism of the early days of military aviation. It is a reminder of the sacrifices and achievements of these brave pilots during World War I.
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