Home > Europe > Belgium > Brussels
Ville de Bruxelles, Parc Leopold... dimanche 11 octobre 188
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Ville de Bruxelles, Parc Leopold... dimanche 11 octobre 188
Ville de Bruxelles, Parc Leopold... dimanche 11 octobre 1885, de 2 e 4 hres. de l apres-midi. Grande fete aerostatique populaire... Broadside announcing balloon ascensions conducted by Eugene Godard in his balloon Royal-St. Marceau from the Parc Leopold, Brussels, Belgium, 1885. Includes picture of a balloon with six passengers. Date 1885
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7294133
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10598340
1885 Aerostatique Bruxelles Dimanche Fete Grande Leopold Midi Octobre Parc Populaire Tissandier Ville Aeronautics
EDITORS COMMENTS
This broadside announces a grand popular aerostatic fete, or balloon festival, held in Parc Leopold, Brussels, Belgium on Sunday, 11 October 1885, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event was organized by renowned aeronaut Eugene Godard, who ascended into the sky aboard his Royal-St. Marceau balloon, accompanied by six intrepid passengers. The image on the broadside depicts the magnificent balloon, its hot air envelope tinged with the hues of sunset, as it prepares for takeoff. The scene is filled with excitement and anticipation, as onlookers gather to witness this marvel of human ingenuity and flight. The collection of this rare broadside offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the skies were just beginning to be explored, and the dreams of mankind reached new heights. This intriguing piece of history is a must-have for any aviation or aeronautics enthusiast, or for anyone with an appreciation for the wonder and adventure of early aviation.
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.
