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The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier
3732772 The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1756-1783) a French chemistry and physics teacher. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38469992
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Balloon Ballooning Boulogne Channel Chemistry Crash Deceased English Channel Fatal Hot Air Balloon Physics
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring 'The Fatal Ballooning Accident of Jean-François Pilâtre de Rosier' by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. This striking engraving captures the tragic moment when Jean-François Pilatre de Rozier met his untimely demise while ballooning in 1783. A unique and fascinating piece of history, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any room.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.5cm x 42cm (22.2" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting engraving captures the tragic moment of the fatal ballooning accident of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier, a pioneering French chemistry and physics teacher. In the 18th century, as aviation was still in its infancy, de Rozier bravely took to the skies in a hot air balloon over the English Channel. However, this daring flight ended in disaster, resulting in his untimely death.
The image depicts the harrowing crash that claimed de Rozier's life, highlighting the risks and dangers faced by early aviators. The detailed illustration conveys a sense of motion and chaos as the balloon descends towards its tragic end.
Despite his unfortunate fate, Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier remains a symbol of courage and exploration in the history of flight. His passion for pushing boundaries and advancing scientific knowledge ultimately cost him his life but left an indelible mark on aviation history.
This print serves as a poignant reminder of both the triumphs and tragedies that have shaped our understanding of flight. It is a testament to human ingenuity and ambition, tempered by the sobering reality of mortality in pursuit of progress.
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