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The Battle of the Balloons
The Battle of the Balloons. A fanciful image depicting four balloons with flags and sails, their passengers in close aerial combat. The opponents appear to be British and French.
circa 18th century
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Artillery Balloon Ballooning Cannon Canon Combat Fanciful Firing Future Futuristic Gondola Guns Opponents Passengers Rifle Rifles Sails Warfare Weapon Weapons
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Experience the thrilling history of aerial combat with our exclusive Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring "The Battle of the Balloons" by The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library) from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating 18th century image brings to life the imagination of early aerial warfare, as four grand balloons with flags and sails engage in a fierce battle between British and French opponents. Add this stunning piece to your home or office decor and transport yourself back in time, where the skies were the new frontier. Order your Framed Print today and let the adventure begin!
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). 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: 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 39.6cm x 24.6cm (15.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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.
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The Battle of the Balloons: A Fanciful Vision of 18th Century Aerial Combat This image, titled "The Battle of the Balloons," transports us back to an era of innovation and imagination, where the skies were a new frontier for warfare. The scene depicts four balloons, each adorned with national flags and sails, engaged in a fierce aerial combat between British and French opponents. The futuristic transportation method, with its gondolas suspended beneath, represented the pinnacle of early aviation technology. The passengers, dressed in the finest attire of the time, prepare for battle, armed with rifles and cannons. The balloons, with their elegant sails billowing in the wind, seem to defy gravity as they maneuver in the sky. The contrast between the serene beauty of the balloons and the intensity of the combat is striking. Smoke billows from the cannons, adding an element of danger and uncertainty to the scene. The opponents, locked in their aerial duel, exchange gunfire, their rifles at the ready. This fanciful image, created in the 18th century, offers a glimpse into the imaginative world of early aviation and warfare. It is a testament to the human spirit of exploration and the ingenuity that drives us to push the boundaries of what is possible. The Battle of the Balloons serves as a reminder that even in the most unlikely of places, conflict can arise, and innovation can lead to new and uncharted territories.
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