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GUSMAOs 1709 PROJECT
GUSMAOs PROJECT The magnetically steered barque of Bartolomeo Lourenco da Gusmao flies from the tower of the Casa da India to the Terreiro de Pace, Lisbon
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1709 Barque Bartolomeo Cas A Flies Lisbon Lourenco Pace Project Projects Steered
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.9cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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 image depicts the historic moment when Bartolomeu Lourenço de Gusmão's 1709 Project, the magnetically steered barque, took flight from the Tower of the Casa da India in Lisbon, Portugal, towards the Terreiro do Paço. The year was August, early in the 18th century, and the event marked a significant milestone in the annals of scientific discovery and aviation history. Bartolomeu Lourenço de Gusmão was a Portuguese polymath, known for his groundbreaking work in various fields, including physics, mathematics, and engineering. His most famous invention, the 1709 Project, was a hot air balloon-like contraption, which he claimed could be steered using magnets. The barque was designed with a hollow, spherical shape, filled with hot air from a fire beneath. The steering mechanism consisted of two large, magnetic wheels attached to the bottom of the balloon, which were believed to influence the direction of the air currents and control the flight. Despite skepticism from the scientific community and the authorities, Gusmão was granted permission to demonstrate his invention at the Tower of the Casa da India. On the day of the event, a large crowd gathered to witness the spectacle. With the help of his assistants, Gusmão managed to fill the barque with hot air, causing it to lift off the ground and glide a short distance before touching down again. Although the flight was brief, it was enough to generate widespread excitement and intrigue. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into this remarkable episode in history, capturing the spirit of innovation and curiosity that defined the Age of Discovery. The image also serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of flight and the human desire to explore the unknown.
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