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Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris
Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War. In foreground men are picking up basket of homing pigeons which baloon would take out of city and which would be released with messages to take back to Paris. Wood engraving London, 1871
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Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a remarkable moment in history during the Franco-Prussian War. Taken at night, it showcases the awe-inspiring balloon ascent from Gare du Nord in Paris. The city, besieged and desperate for communication with the outside world, devised an ingenious plan to send dispatches using homing pigeons. In the foreground of this wood engraving from London in 1871, we see determined men carefully picking up a basket filled with these feathered messengers. These brave birds would accompany the balloon on its perilous journey out of the city walls and be released along the way to carry vital messages back to Paris. The image evokes a sense of urgency and secrecy as military personnel work swiftly under cover of darkness. Ballooning technology was harnessed as a means of escape and communication during times of war, utilizing hydrogen-filled balloons that defied gravity's hold. This photograph is not just about flight but also represents resilience and resourcefulness amidst adversity. It serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's unyielding spirit even in times when freedom seems distant. Preserved by Archive at Universal Images Group (UIG), this historical print transports us back to an era where innovation met necessity on the battlegrounds. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit for connection even amidst chaos.
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