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Antique Framed Print : Gustave Hamel, British aviation pioneer, 1913
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Gustave Hamel, British aviation pioneer, 1913
Gustave Hamel, British aviation pioneer, 1913. Hamel (c1884-1914) disappeared over the English Channel on 23 May 1914 on a flight from France piloting a new aircraft. The previous year he had made a record-breaking double crossing of the Channel from Dunkirk to Dover, completing the trip in 90 minutes. Flight, a cartoon from Vanity Fair. (London, 31 July 1913)
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Media ID 14866186
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Aviation Aviator Chromolithograph Flight Gustave Oxford Science Archive Pioneer Hamel
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 22.7cm x 37.1cm (8.9" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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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This print captures Gustave Hamel, a pioneering figure in British aviation during the early 20th century. Taken in 1913, Hamel's determined expression and confident stance exude his passion for flight and innovation. Dressed impeccably in a stylish suit, he epitomizes the elegance and sophistication of the era. Hamel's legacy as an aviator is both remarkable and tragic. Just a year after this photo was taken, he vanished over the English Channel on May 23rd, 1914 while piloting a new aircraft. This devastating event marked the end of an extraordinary life that had already witnessed groundbreaking achievements. Notably, Hamel had set a record-breaking double crossing of the Channel from Dunkirk to Dover in just 90 minutes prior to his disappearance. His feat solidified him as one of Britain's most celebrated aviators at that time. The accompanying cartoon from Vanity Fair adds an artistic touch to this historical photograph. It showcases how Hamel captured public imagination with his daring flights and innovative spirit. Today, this chromolithograph serves as a poignant reminder of Gustave Hamel's contribution to aviation history. It immortalizes not only his image but also symbolizes the courage and determination required by those who push boundaries in pursuit of their dreams above the clouds.
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