Greetings Card > Universal Images Group (UIG) > History > Paris
Greetings Card : Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris
Cards from Universal Images Group (UIG)
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
Universal Images Group (UIG) manages distribution for many leading specialist agencies worldwide
Media ID 9764891
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
1783 1887 Aeronautics Ascent Ballons Balloon Ballooning Captive Flight Francois Gaston Histoire Montgolfier October Paris Pilatre Rozier Tissandier
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Elevate your greetings with a touch of history! Our Media Storehouse range of greeting cards features an enchanting image of the world's first captive hot air balloon ascent, made by the pioneering Montgolfier brothers and their collaborator, Francois Pilatre de Rozier, in Paris on 11 October 1783. This stunning photograph from Universal Images Group (UIG) captures the moment of their groundbreaking achievement, with the hot air balloon, named "Ascent," gracefully lifting off the ground, surrounded by a curious crowd. Add a touch of nostalgia and wonder to your messages with this historically significant and visually captivating greeting card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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 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
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.