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First test flight of a hot air balloon at Annonay, France, 4 June, 1783 (1890s)



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First test flight of a hot air balloon at Annonay, France, 4 June, 1783 (1890s)

First test flight of a hot air balloon at Annonay, France, 4 June, 1783 (1890s). Enthusiastic crowds watching the first unmanned test flight by brothers Joseph Michel and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier. In November the same year Etienne successfully made the first manned balloon flight. From the series The Dream of Flight. From a private collection

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Accomplishment Achievement Aeronautics Air Transport Aviation Aviator Balloon Ballooning Balloonist Crowds Enthusiastic Flight Floating Flying Hot Air Balloon Innovation Invention Inventor Jacques Etienne Jacques Etienne Montgolfier Jacques Montgolfier Joseph Michel Montgolfier Montgolfie Montgolfier Mountain Range Pioneer Rhone Alpes Spectator Spectators Success Test Flight Annonay Ardeche Massif Central


A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print

Transport yourself back in time with our vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the historic moment of the first test flight of a hot air balloon at Annonay, France, on 4 June, 1783. The excitement is palpable in this captivating image from the 1890s, as enthusiastic crowds gather to watch the brothers Joseph Michel and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier launch their groundbreaking invention into the sky. Add a touch of history and adventure to your space with this striking and authentic poster print.

Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.7cm x 30.3cm (8.1" x 11.9")

Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


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First test flight of a hot air balloon at Annonay, France, 4 June, 1783 (1890s). Enthusiastic crowds gather to witness the groundbreaking moment as brothers Joseph Michel and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier launch their unmanned hot air balloon into the sky. This historic event marked the birth of modern aviation and captivated the imagination of onlookers. The print captures the awe-inspiring sight of the colorful balloon floating gracefully against a backdrop of majestic mountains in Annonay. The pioneering spirit and innovative minds behind this achievement are evident in every detail. The Montgolfier brothers' invention ignited a new era in transportation and opened up endless possibilities for human exploration. As spectators watch with bated breath, they bear witness to history being made before their eyes. The success of this initial test flight paved the way for Etienne's daring manned ascent just months later, forever etching his name in aviation history. This lithograph from 'The Dream of Flight' series showcases not only an accomplishment but also represents a triumph of human ingenuity over centuries past. It serves as a reminder that dreams can become reality through determination and unwavering belief in one's abilities. Today, we look back at this significant moment with admiration for those who dared to defy gravity and push boundaries beyond what was thought possible. This image stands as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of progress.

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