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Poster Print : Jean Pierre Blanchard and a small dog ascend from the Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia for the first balloon flight in the United States, 9 January 1793. Wood engraving
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Jean Pierre Blanchard and a small dog ascend from the Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia for the first balloon flight in the United States, 9 January 1793. Wood engraving
BALLOONING: US, 1793.
Jean Pierre Blanchard and a small dog ascend from the Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia for the first balloon flight in the United States, 9 January 1793. Wood engraving
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Media ID 10717256
1793 Ascending Ascent Aviation Ballooning Blanchard Flight January Jean Philadelphia Pierre
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience history in motion with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the thrilling moment when Jean Pierre Blanchard and his faithful canine companion take off for the first-ever hot air balloon flight in the United States, on January 9, 1793, from the Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia. This exquisite wood engraving, sourced from Granger Art on Demand, transports you back in time to this groundbreaking moment in aviation history. Add a touch of adventure and nostalgia to your space with this captivating piece of art.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 56.3cm (16.5" x 22.2")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a historic moment in American aviation history. On January 9,1793, Jean Pierre Blanchard and a small dog embarked on the first-ever balloon flight in the United States. The scene unfolds at the Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia, as they gracefully ascend into the sky. This wood engraving beautifully depicts this groundbreaking event. Blanchard, a French pioneer of ballooning, brought his expertise across the Atlantic to showcase this incredible feat to North America. As he and his furry companion take flight, one can only imagine the awe and wonder that filled the hearts of those witnessing this spectacle for the very first time. The late 18th century was an era marked by great advancements in transportation and exploration. Ballooning represented an exciting frontier where humans could conquer new heights previously unimaginable. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding desire to push boundaries. As we gaze upon this remarkable wood engraving from Granger Art on Demand, we are transported back to that chilly January day when history was made overhead. It reminds us of how far we have come since then but also inspires us to continue reaching for new horizons in aviation and beyond.
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