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Le comble de la direction du ballon
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Le comble de la direction du ballon
Le comble de la direction du ballon. Caricature of Brazilian scientist, Alberto Santos-Dumont (at right), discussing the control and direction of his latest airship with an unidentified Parisian gentleman at left. Santos-Dumonts dirigible no. 6 circumnavigated the Eiffel Tower on October 19, 1901 in less than 30 minutes to win the Deutsch Prize. Date 1901?
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Le Comble de la Direction du Ballon" (The Height of Balloon Direction): A Pivotal Moment in Aeronautics History This photograph print depicts a pivotal moment in the annals of aeronautics history. At the center, Brazilian pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932), a visionary inventor and aviation pioneer, engages in an animated discussion with an unidentified Parisian gentleman. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of Santos-Dumont's groundbreaking dirigible no. 6, which had recently achieved the remarkable feat of circumnavigating the Eiffel Tower on October 19, 1901, in less than 30 minutes. Santos-Dumont, a self-taught engineer and inventor, had long been fascinated by the possibilities of lighter-than-air flight. His innovative designs and relentless determination had earned him the Deutsch Prize, a prestigious award for the first person to fly around the Eiffel Tower in under 30 minutes. In this image, the mastermind behind the achievement shares his insights with an intrigued onlooker, likely discussing the intricacies of controlling and directing his revolutionary airship. The caricature, created in 1901, captures the excitement and anticipation surrounding Santos-Dumont's achievements in the burgeoning field of aeronautics. The image is a testament to the ingenuity, perseverance, and vision of a pioneer whose contributions would pave the way for future advancements in air travel. This photograph print, a captivating piece from the Tissandier Collection, offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the seemingly impossible became a reality and the future of flight was taking shape before our very eyes.
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