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Poster Print : Balloon and parachute pioneers, 18th century
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Balloon and parachute pioneers, 18th century
Etienne and Joseph Montgolfiers hot-air balloon 1, and brazier a, Professor Jacques Charless balloon and gondola 2, hydrogen-gas mechanism b, and Jean-Pierre Blanchard with his parachute 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802
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Aeronaut Balloon Bilderbuch Blanchard Brazier Etienne Gondola Jacques Kinder Montgolfier Parachute Pioneers Professor Hot Air Hydrogen Gas Jean Pierre
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating collection of poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the pioneers of ballooning and parachuting in the 18th century. This set includes four iconic images from Mary Evans Prints Online: Etienne and Joseph Montgolfier with their hot-air balloon (1), the Montgolfier brothers' brazier (a), Professor Jacques Charles with his balloon and gondola (2), and Jean-Pierre Blanchard with his hydrogen-gas mechanism and parachute (3). These beautifully detailed prints transport you to an era of groundbreaking discoveries and daring adventures. Add a touch of history to your home or office with these intriguing poster prints.
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 42cm x 52.3cm (16.5" x 20.6")
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 handcoloured copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children) published in Weimar, Germany, in 1802, showcases the pioneers of flight during the 18th century. The image features four significant figures who made remarkable strides in the realm of aeronautics and travel. In the foreground, Etienne and Joseph Montgolfier, the Montgolfier brothers, are depicted with their hot-air balloon, Balloon 1. The Montgolfiers are credited with inventing the hot-air balloon, which became the world's first practical flying machine. They are shown with a large brazier, used to heat the air inside the balloon, causing it to rise. In the middle ground, Professor Jacques Charles stands next to his balloon, Balloon 2, which was the first balloon to use a gondola and hydrogen gas as lifting agents. The hydrogen-gas mechanism, represented by the cylinder and bag, is attached to the balloon. Jean-Pierre Blanchard, a renowned aeronaut, is depicted in the background, holding his parachute, number 3. Blanchard was the first person to make a successful manned free-flight in a hot air balloon and was also the first person to cross the English Channel by air. The parachute was an essential safety device that allowed Blanchard to make controlled descents from great heights. This enchanting illustration serves as a testament to the ingenuity and curiosity of the human spirit, as these pioneers pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible and opened the door to a new era of travel and exploration.
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