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Balloon Ville d Orleans
Balloon Ville d Orleans after leaving Gare du Nord at night, 24 November 1870, during siege of Paris during Franco-Prussian War. Cage at top right of picture contains homing pigeons which would be used to carry messages back to besieged city
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Media ID 9703031
© Universal History Archive
Aviation Ballooning Communication Flight Flying Hydrogen Military Secrecy Siege
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Experience the historic charm of Balloon Ville d Orleans with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Universal Images Group (UIG), showcases a nighttime scene of Balloon Ville d Orleans leaving Gare du Nord during the siege of Paris in 1870. The Franco-Prussian War comes alive as you bring home this piece of history. Our high-quality Metal Prints are known for their vibrant colors, rich details, and long-lasting durability. Add this stunning print to your collection and relive history in a whole new way.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Balloon Ville d Orleans" takes us back to a significant moment in history - the Franco-Prussian War. Captured on the night of 24 November 1870, it showcases the eponymous balloon departing from Gare du Nord, Paris, amidst the darkness and chaos of a city under siege. What makes this image truly remarkable is the cage positioned at the top right corner. Within it are homing pigeons, poised to embark on an extraordinary mission - carrying vital messages back to their besieged city. These courageous birds were entrusted with delivering crucial information that could potentially turn the tides of war. The photograph symbolizes not only communication but also resilience and determination in times of conflict. As we gaze upon this historic scene, we cannot help but marvel at humanity's ingenuity in utilizing balloons as a means of flight during warfare. The secrecy surrounding these aerial missions adds an air of intrigue to this already compelling image. The use of hydrogen for ballooning further highlights mankind's relentless pursuit of innovation and exploration. Through this photograph, Archive from Universal Images Group (UIG) invites us into a world where military strategy meets aviation technology. It serves as a reminder that even in times when borders are closed off and cities are under siege, human beings will always find ways to connect and communicate with one another - no matter how challenging or unconventional those methods may be.
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