Antique Framed Print : Balloon Project 1785
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Balloon Project 1785
French project for a dirigible balloon : by an unidentified inventor
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Media ID 617920
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1785 Balloon Ballooning Dirigible Fantasy Inventor Navigation Project Sails Unidentified
18"x18" (46x46cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x18 inches (46x46cm). 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 29.4cm x 27.9cm (11.6" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 46.5cm x 46.5cm (18.3" x 18.3")
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
This fascinating print captures the essence of innovation and imagination in the realm of flight. The "Balloon Project 1785" depicts a French project for a dirigible balloon, created by an unidentified inventor during a time when air travel was still just a dream. The intricate design of the dirigible, with its sails billowing in the wind, hints at the possibilities and challenges faced by early pioneers of aviation.
The historical significance of this image is undeniable, as it represents a pivotal moment in the history of transportation and technology. It serves as a reminder of the daring spirit that drove inventors and explorers to push boundaries and defy gravity.
As we gaze upon this fantastical creation, we are transported back to 1785 France, where dreams took flight and possibilities seemed endless. The blurred lines between reality and fantasy make this image all the more intriguing, leaving us to wonder about the fate of this mysterious invention.
In today's world of advanced aircraft and space exploration, it is important to remember those who paved the way for modern aviation. This print from Mary Evans Picture Library serves as a tribute to those visionaries who dared to dream big and reach for the skies.
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