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Metal 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
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Experience the thrill of early aviation history with our stunning Metal Prints featuring the iconic image of the Garnerin Balloon and Parachute, as captured by The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. These high-quality Metal Prints bring the adventure of the past into your modern home or office, with vibrant colors and exceptional detail that truly bring the scene to life. Each print is meticulously crafted on a durable aluminum sheet, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching display. Relive the excitement of the first successful parachute jump and add a unique touch to your space with this captivating piece of aviation history.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or 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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