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EAGLE AIRSHIP
Designed by comte de Lennox, the Eagle is intended to fly from London to Paris in 6 hours : but it is too heavy, fails to get airborne, and will be destroyed in Paris
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1834 Air Ship Airborne Comte Destroyed Fails Heavy Hours Intended Lennox Designed
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Eagle Airship" Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite piece, designed by the comte de Lennox, showcases the ambitious attempt to fly an airship from London to Paris in just six hours. Although the Eagle's heavy construction prevented it from taking flight, its intriguing story remains a fascinating chapter in aviation history. Adorn your walls with this historical masterpiece and let the allure of aviation's past transport you.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 Eagle Airship, an ambitious aeronautical design by the French-Scottish inventor Comte de Lennox, who intended it to revolutionize long-distance transportation between London and Paris. Designed in 1834, the Eagle Airship was envisioned as a solution to the time-consuming and arduous journey between the two European capitals, which typically took several days by land or sea. With its innovative design featuring a large wingspan and an elegant eagle-like shape, the Eagle Airship was expected to fly at an impressive speed, covering the 210-mile distance between the cities in just six hours. However, the reality fell short of the expectations. The Eagle Airship, which was constructed primarily of lightweight materials such as bamboo and silk, proved to be excessively heavy due to its large size and the addition of a steam engine. Despite numerous attempts, the airship failed to get airborne, leaving the ambitious project in disarray. The Eagle Airship's story did not end there. In 1835, the airship was dismantled and transported to Paris, where it was reassembled in the hopes of achieving success in front of a larger audience. Tragically, during a test flight, the airship was destroyed, marking the end of this historic yet unsuccessful endeavor. This photograph, taken from an original print from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of early aviation history and the daring spirit of innovation that drove inventors like Comte de Lennox to push the boundaries of what was thought possible. Despite its ultimate failure, the Eagle Airship remains an intriguing chapter in the annals of aviation history.
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