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Balloon ascent
Balloon ascent. Historical artwork of the stages of an ascent in a balloon by a Mr. Hampton from Cremorne House in Chelsea, London, England. The balloon would be filled with hydrogen or hot air to make it rise. The small basket beneath the balloon (bottom right) has a parachute attached to bring the passenger back to the ground (centre). Meanwhile the detached balloon deflates and falls (centre left). Published in A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art, Philadephia, 1850
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Media ID 6458195
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1850 19th Aeronautic Aeronautical Ascending Basket Flight History Of Science Nineteenth Century Parachute Transport Transportation Vertical Cremorne House Hampton Mono Chrome
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 25.2cm x 39.6cm (9.9" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of early balloon ascents. Mr. Hampton from Cremorne House in Chelsea, London, England, presents his remarkable creation - a hydrogen or hot air-filled balloon ready for takeoff. The image showcases the various stages of this airborne adventure. At the bottom right corner, we see a small basket attached to the balloon's base with a parachute designed to safely return passengers to solid ground. As our eyes move towards the center of the photo, we witness an intrepid individual suspended in mid-air within this very basket. Meanwhile, at center-left, another intriguing sight unfolds as we observe the detached balloon deflating and gracefully descending towards Earth. This mesmerizing scene captures both the awe-inspiring beauty and scientific ingenuity behind these early flights. Published in "A system of aeronautics" in Philadelphia during 1850, this historical artwork serves as a testament to human curiosity and determination in conquering new frontiers. It symbolizes an era when transportation was evolving rapidly through advancements like hot air balloons. Through this monochrome masterpiece by Science Photo Library, we are transported back in time to witness one man's ascent into uncharted skies – an iconic moment that forever changed our understanding of flight and paved the way for future aerial exploration.
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