Nadar's Balloon, Le Geant Print
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Framed Print of Nadars balloon, Le Geant being prepared at the Champ de Mars
485186 Nadars balloon, Le Geant being prepared at the Champ de Mars, Paris for its first flight on 4 October, 1863, illustration from Paris a Travers Les Siecles : Tome 5, 1889 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Felix Nadar (1820-1910). French photographer and balloonist, built a huge balloon called Le Geant in 1863; the wicker car of the balloon was built like a cottage with 6 compartments and two stories high and a viewing deck on top; the first ascent took place at five o clock on Sunday October 4 with 13 passengers in the car, including two aeronauts, Louis and Jules Godard and one lady, the Princesse de la Tour d Auvergne; ); French, out of copyright. © Bridgeman Images
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Ballooning History , Champ De Mars Paris , Balloon History , Early Aviation History , Antique Flying Machines , Le Geant Balloon , Pioneering Flight 1863 , Felix Nadar Artist , French Balloonist Pioneer , Giant Hot Air Balloon , Early Aviation Flight , Paris Aeronautical History , Vintage Ballooning Art , French School Engraving
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Experience the thrill of history with our framed print featuring Nadar's iconic image of Le Geant being prepared for its first flight at the Champ de Mars in Paris on 4 October, 1863. This illustration from Bridgeman Images, sourced from Paris a Travers Les Siecles : Tome 5, transports you back in time to witness this remarkable moment in history. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home or office with this beautifully framed piece, sure to captivate and inspire.
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Photo Prints - Step back in time with our Photographic Print featuring Bridgeman Images' illustration of Nadar's iconic hot air balloon, Le Geant, being prepared for its historic first flight at the Champ de Mars in Paris on 4 October, 1863. This fine art print, sourced from Paris a Travers Les Siecles: Tome 5, transports you to the era of early aviation and the spirit of exploration. Add a touch of vintage charm to your home or office decor with this intriguing piece of photographic history.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.8cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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