Poster Print : Hydrogen balloon
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Hydrogen balloon
Hydrogen balloon. Historical artwork of the landing of the first manned flight of a hydrogen balloon. Professor Jacques Charles and Nicholas Robert took off from the Tuileries Palace in Paris, France on 1 December 1783. They travelled for 43 kilometres before landing briefly. Robert got out, but Charles ascended again becoming Europes first solo balloonist. Gas balloons are known as Charliers in France, after their inventor. Published in Aeronautica... from 1557 to 1880, England, c.1910
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Descent Drawing Flight France French History Of Science Horizontal Hydrogen Balloon Landing Robert Transport Transportation Aeronautica Charlier Jacques Mono Chrome Nicholas
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Experience the thrill of history with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic image of the first manned flight of a hydrogen balloon. This captivating poster showcases the historic moment when Professor Jacques Charles and Nicolas Robert took off from the Tuileries Palace in Paris, bringing aviation into a new era. Add this stunning piece of science art to your home or office and transport yourself back in time. The high-quality print brings out the intricate details of this Science Photo Library image, making it a perfect conversation starter and a great addition to any collection. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today and relive the excitement of this groundbreaking achievement in human history.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history - the landing of the first manned flight of a hydrogen balloon. Dating back to 1 December 1783, Professor Jacques Charles and Nicholas Robert embarked on this groundbreaking journey from the Tuileries Palace in Paris, France. Travelling an impressive distance of 43 kilometers, they made a brief touchdown before Robert disembarked. However, Charles continued his ascent, becoming Europe's first solo balloonist. The artwork showcases the ingenuity and courage displayed by these pioneers as they ventured into uncharted territory. Gas balloons like this one came to be known as Charliers in France after their brilliant inventor. The mono chrome illustration beautifully depicts the historical significance of this event. Published in Aeronautica. . . from 1557 to 1880, England around c. 1910, this remarkable piece transports us back in time to witness a pivotal moment in transportation and technology. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and our relentless pursuit of exploration. With its horizontal composition and attention to detail, this print offers viewers an opportunity to delve into the rich history of science and aviation. As we admire this image captured by Science Photo Library, let us celebrate those who dared to dream big and paved the way for future advancements in flight technology.
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