Canvas Print : Cockings Parachute
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Cockings Parachute
Robert Cockings parachute descent above the Vauxhall Gardens, London. Dropped from Charles Greens Royal Vauxhall the inverted cone failed and Cocking hit the ground fatally
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Media ID 4348817
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1837 Cocking Cone Descent Dropped Error Failed Fatal Fatally Inverted Mechanical Parachute Parachutes Plunging Vauxhall Foolhardy
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the thrill of history with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the captivating image "Cockings Parachute" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph brings to life the daring and dangerous world of early parachute experiments. Witness the moment of Robert Cockings' fateful descent above Vauxhall Gardens in London, where an inverted cone parachute failed, resulting in a tragic end. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and authenticity of this iconic image, making it a stunning addition to any home or office decor."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 image captures the ill-fated moment of Robert Cockings' parachute descent above the iconic Vauxhall Gardens in London. On July 24, 1837, Charles Green's Royal Vauxhall released Cocking from his inverted cone-shaped contraption, only for it to fail catastrophically mid-flight. The historical photograph freezes the heart-stopping plunge that ultimately proved fatal for Cocking, as he tragically hit the ground due to a mechanical error.
The image serves as a stark reminder of the dangers and foolhardy risks taken by early pioneers in aviation history. Despite advancements in transport technology since this disaster, Cocking's failed parachute remains a cautionary tale of human ambition outstripping practicality.
The black-and-white print exudes an eerie sense of foreboding as it immortalizes a moment when dreams of flight turned into a nightmare. The stark contrast between the serene beauty of Vauxhall Gardens and the plunging figure falling to his demise creates a chilling juxtaposition that is impossible to look away from.
As viewers gaze upon this piece of history captured by Rights Managed photography, they are transported back to a time when innovation came hand-in-hand with perilous consequences. It stands as a poignant reminder that progress often comes at great cost.
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