Fine Art Print : Off to Paris by Air
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Off to Paris by Air
An intrepid lady passenger at Croydon steps into the cabin of an Imperial Airways Continental Air Express, bound for Paris
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Media ID 587096
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10181847
Air Craft Airways Bound Cabin Continental Croydon Express Intrepid Passengers 1926
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into a bygone era with our exquisite Off to Paris by Air print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back to the golden age of travel, as an intrepid lady passenger takes her first steps into the cabin of an Imperial Airways Continental Air Express, bound for the City of Light. With the roar of the engines in the background and the promise of adventure ahead, this stunning fine art print is the perfect addition to any home or office space, evoking a sense of wanderlust and nostalgia. Bring a piece of history into your world and elevate your decor with this timeless masterpiece from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
Off to Paris by Air: An Intrepid Lady Passenger Embarks on a Historical Voyage with Imperial Airways Continental Air Express (1926) This photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back in time to the roaring twenties, an era of innovation and adventure in the realm of air travel. The image, titled "Off to Paris by Air," depicts an intrepid lady passenger taking her first steps into the cabin of an Imperial Airways Continental Air Express aircraft, bound for the City of Lights. The year is 1926, and the world is on the cusp of a new age in transportation. The image captures the excitement and anticipation of the lady passenger as she prepares to embark on her journey to Paris. Dressed in an elegant coat and hat, she climbs the metal stairs leading to the cabin door, her eyes fixed on the horizon. The aircraft, a testament to human ingenuity, sits majestically on the tarmac at Croydon Airport, its wings gleaming in the sunlight. The Imperial Airways Continental Air Express, a pioneering aviation company, operated this route between London and Paris using a fleet of biplane aircraft. The service was a game-changer, reducing the travel time between the two cities from several days by train to just a few hours by air. The company's slogan, "Faster than thought, swifter than wind," encapsulates the spirit of adventure and speed that defined this era of air travel. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the early days of air travel and the intrepid spirits of those who dared to take to the skies. It invites us to imagine the sense of freedom and excitement that came with exploring new horizons and crossing continents by air. Today, as we look back on this historical moment, we are reminded of the power of human curiosity and the incredible advancements that have shaped our world.
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