Nadar, French ballonist C016 / 4557
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Nadar, French ballonist C016 / 4557
Gaspard-Felix Tournachon (1820-1910), French balloonist and photographer known by the pseudonym Nadar. Here, he is shown standing in the basket of a balloon holding binoculars. The French text below, referring to the location of Marseilles, is signed and dated January 1897. Nadars ballooning exploits included taking the first aerial photographs in the 1850s, and building a large balloon (Le Geant) in 1863. He set up his fourth photographic studio in Marseilles in 1895 when in his seventies. He returned to Paris in 1909 and died there the following year
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1897 Aeronaut Aviation Aviator Balloon Ballooning Balloonist Basket Binoculars Book Brown Flying France French French Language French Text Handwritten January Page Publication Sepia Signed Transport Ballast Felix Nadar Gaspard Felix Tournachon Marseilles Nadar Pseudonym Showman Tinted
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This print captures the renowned French ballonist and photographer, Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, better known as Nadar. Taken in January 1897, the image showcases Nadar standing confidently in the basket of a balloon, clutching binoculars in his hands. The sepia-toned photograph is accompanied by handwritten French text below, referencing the location of Marseilles. Nadar's legacy encompasses both his pioneering work in aerial photography during the 1850s and his audacious ballooning endeavors. Notably, he was responsible for capturing some of the first-ever aerial photographs. In 1863, he even constructed a colossal balloon named "Le Geant". Despite being in his seventies at that time, Nadar continued to push boundaries and explore new frontiers. Intriguingly, this particular image signifies an important chapter towards the end of Nadar's career. Having established his fourth photographic studio in Marseilles two years prior to this photograph being taken, he immersed himself once again within a thriving artistic community. After spending several fruitful years there, Nadar eventually returned to Paris in 1909 but sadly passed away just one year later. This historical artwork not only offers a glimpse into Nadar's life but also serves as a testament to technological advancements and human ingenuity during the late 19th century. It symbolizes an era when aviation was still nascent yet held immense promise for future exploration and discovery.
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