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Antique Framed Print : Balloon and parachute pioneers, 18th century
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Balloon and parachute pioneers, 18th century
Etienne and Joseph Montgolfiers hot-air balloon 1, and brazier a, Professor Jacques Charless balloon and gondola 2, hydrogen-gas mechanism b, and Jean-Pierre Blanchard with his parachute 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802
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Aeronaut Balloon Bilderbuch Blanchard Brazier Etienne Gondola Jacques Kinder Montgolfier Parachute Pioneers Professor Hot Air Hydrogen Gas Jean Pierre
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.6cm x 24.4cm (7.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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 handcoloured copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children) published in Weimar, Germany, in 1802, showcases the pioneers of flight during the 18th century. The image features four significant figures who made remarkable strides in the realm of aeronautics and travel. In the foreground, Etienne and Joseph Montgolfier, the Montgolfier brothers, are depicted with their hot-air balloon, Balloon 1. The Montgolfiers are credited with inventing the hot-air balloon, which became the world's first practical flying machine. They are shown with a large brazier, used to heat the air inside the balloon, causing it to rise. In the middle ground, Professor Jacques Charles stands next to his balloon, Balloon 2, which was the first balloon to use a gondola and hydrogen gas as lifting agents. The hydrogen-gas mechanism, represented by the cylinder and bag, is attached to the balloon. Jean-Pierre Blanchard, a renowned aeronaut, is depicted in the background, holding his parachute, number 3. Blanchard was the first person to make a successful manned free-flight in a hot air balloon and was also the first person to cross the English Channel by air. The parachute was an essential safety device that allowed Blanchard to make controlled descents from great heights. This enchanting illustration serves as a testament to the ingenuity and curiosity of the human spirit, as these pioneers pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible and opened the door to a new era of travel and exploration.
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