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Antique Framed Print : The English balloonist Charles Green at the successful conclusion of his 500th ascent in his Royal Nassau balloon, 12 August 1852. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper
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The English balloonist Charles Green at the successful conclusion of his 500th ascent in his Royal Nassau balloon, 12 August 1852. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper
ROYAL NASSAU BALLOON, 1852.
The English balloonist Charles Green at the successful conclusion of his 500th ascent in his Royal Nassau balloon, 12 August 1852. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper
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Media ID 10717258
1852 Aeronautical August Aviation Ballooning Balloonist Flight Green Landing Nassau
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.2cm (14.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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
In this wood engraving from a 19th-century English newspaper, we witness the triumphant moment of Charles Green, an esteemed English balloonist. The image captures the successful conclusion of his remarkable 500th ascent in his Royal Nassau balloon on August 12,1852. Charles Green stands proudly in the middle of the frame, exuding both confidence and exhilaration after completing this extraordinary feat. Dressed in traditional ballooning attire, he is surrounded by the grandeur of his majestic creation - the Royal Nassau balloon. Its vibrant colors and intricate design showcase both elegance and innovation. The engraving beautifully depicts Green's landing as he gracefully descends back to solid ground after soaring through the skies with unparalleled grace and skill. His accomplishment marks a significant milestone not only for himself but also for aviation history. This artwork serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our insatiable desire to conquer new frontiers. It encapsulates an era when ballooning was at its zenith, capturing imaginations across nations while pushing boundaries in transportation and travel. As we gaze upon this historical print, we are transported back to that fateful day in August 1852 when Charles Green etched his name into annals of ballooning history forevermore.
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