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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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Media ID 12184625
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Balloon Engraving Flight Victorian
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Historic England's archive, CVS01_01_036 - Tales of Balloon Flight. Witness the thrilling moment of takeoff as MP Walter Powell and Captain Templer embark on their balloon journey in this beautifully hand-coloured engraving. Add an air of timeless elegance and historical charm to your space with this captivating piece from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. Experience the romance of ballooning through the lens of history.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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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