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Ballooning CVS01_01_036

Tales of balloon flight. A hand-coloured engraving showing MP Walter Powell and Captain Templer in the basket of the Saladin balloon. On 10th December 1881 the balloon crashed near Bridport, throwing Templer clear. Powell died after being carried out to sea. From the Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892

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Balloon Engraving Flight Victorian


10"x10" (25x25cm) Canvas Print

Introducing the stunning "Ballooning CVS01_01_036" Canvas Print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Historic England Archive. This captivating hand-coloured engraving transports us back in time, as we witness MP Walter Powell and Captain Templer embark on an exhilarating balloon flight aboard the Saladin balloon. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring vibrant colours and exceptional detail that bring history to life in your home or office. Immerse yourself in the rich tales of balloon flight and add a touch of history to your space with this beautiful and intriguing piece.

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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


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This hand-coloured engraving captures a tragic moment in the history of balloon flight. Entitled "Ballooning CVS01_01_036 (Tales of balloon flight)" it showcases MP Walter Powell and Captain Templer suspended in the basket of the Saladin balloon. The image dates back to 10th December 1881, when disaster struck near Bridport. In this fateful incident, Captain Templer miraculously escaped as the ill-fated balloon crashed, propelling him clear from danger. However, tragically, MP Walter Powell met an untimely demise after being carried out to sea by uncontrollable winds. The Victorian-era artwork is part of the esteemed Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892 held at Historic England Archive. It offers a glimpse into a time when daring adventurers took to the skies with these magnificent contraptions. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring this historical event to life, allowing us to reflect on both the triumphs and perils faced by early pioneers of flight. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst great advancements in technology, human lives are forever intertwined with risk and uncertainty. Through its depiction of this harrowing incident, we are reminded not only of our shared fascination with aviation but also of our collective vulnerability in facing nature's unpredictable forces.

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