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Balloon Rides
4th October 1863: French caricaturist, writer, portrait photographer, balloonist and showman Gaspard Felix Tournachon Nadar (1820 - 1910) flies his giant balloon, Le Geant, from the Champs de Mars as part of a fund raising scheme, Paris, France. He crashed on his second trip. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11773242
1860 1869 Air Vehicle Airplane Author Champ De Mars Costume Crowd Flying French Culture Giant Hot Air Balloon Making Money Paris France Park Part Photographer Raising Scheme Sport Balloonist Caricaturist
30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
:"Experience the thrill of a hot air balloon ride through time with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "Balloon Rides," is a rare gem from the archives of Hulton, showcasing the legendary French pioneer Gaspard-Felix Tournachon Nadar (1820-1910) soaring high above Paris in his iconic balloon, Le Geant. Add an elegant touch to your home décor with this beautiful, museum-quality print, expertly framed and ready to hang. Transport yourself back to the golden age of ballooning and make this timeless piece a cherished addition to your collection."
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm 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 55.8cm x 59.9cm (22" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.2cm x 78.2cm (26.9" x 30.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This black and white portrait captures the remarkable moment in history when Gaspard Felix Tournachon Nadar took to the skies in his giant balloon, Le Geant. The year was 1863, and Nadar, a multi-talented French caricaturist, writer, photographer, and showman, had embarked on this daring adventure as part of a fund-raising scheme. The photograph showcases the immense size of the balloon against the backdrop of Paris' Champs de Mars. As Nadar soared above the city streets, he became a spectacle for all to behold. However, fate had other plans for him on that fateful day - during his second trip aboard Le Geant, disaster struck as he crashed back down to earth. Despite this setback, Nadar's determination remained unshaken. This image not only captures an awe-inspiring moment in aviation history but also symbolizes resilience and perseverance. It serves as a reminder that even when faced with adversity or failure along our journeys towards success or raising funds for noble causes like this one - we must never lose sight of our goals. Nadar's pioneering spirit paved the way for future advancements in air transport and ballooning sports. His legacy lives on through this timeless photograph captured by an unknown photographer from Hulton Archive/Getty Images – forever preserving his contribution to French culture and innovation during those transformative years of 19th-century Europe.
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