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Fine Art Print : Garnerins balloon and parachute
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Garnerins balloon and parachute
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1802 Ascended Audley Ballooning Chaos Descended Descent Feet Garnerin Grosvenor Height Landing Pancras Parachute Safe Spectators Volunteers
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of early aviation history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Garnerin's Balloon and Parachute, courtesy of The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library) and Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning image captures the moment of daring innovation as French pioneer Jean-Pierre Blanchard's passenger, André-Jacques Garnerin, makes the first successful freefall jump from a hot air balloon using a parachute. Add a touch of adventure and historical charm to your home or office decor with this beautiful fine art print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 53.7cm (16.5" x 21.1")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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September, 1802: A Pioneering Leap for Human Flight - The Daring Descent of the Garnerin Balloon and Parachute This image from the National Aerospace Library of The Royal Aeronautical Society, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a pivotal moment in the annals of human aviation history. The photograph captures the exhilarating descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchard and André-Jacques Garnerin, two pioneering French balloonists, following their daring ascent in the Montgolfier-type hot air balloon, named 'The Royal Vauxhall'. The scene unfolds on a lush, green field, with the balloon tethered to the ground in the foreground. The street beyond is filled with onlookers, their faces etched with a mix of awe, excitement, and trepidation, as they bear witness to this extraordinary feat. In the background, the towering silhouette of St. Pancras Old Church stands proudly, adding a sense of scale and grandeur to the scene. Garnerin, perched on the edge of the wicker basket, has just released himself from the safety of the balloon, his parachute unfurled beneath him. The parachute, a revolutionary invention, was designed by Garnerin himself, and would ensure his safe descent from the unprecedented height of over 3,000 feet. The chaos of the scene is palpable, with volunteers scrambling to secure the ropes and maintain order amongst the throngs of spectators. The successful descent marked a significant milestone in the evolution of human flight. It not only demonstrated the potential of the parachute as a means of safe descent but also paved the way for the development of modern transportation methods, forever altering the way we perceived the possibilities of human flight.
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