Fine Art Print : Early balloon designs, artwork C013 / 7577
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Early balloon designs, artwork C013 / 7577
Early balloon designs. Artwork showing several early balloon designs. The earliest design (top left) is by Francesco Lana de Terzi (1631-1687). It was a flying ship held aloft by four very thin copper spheres measuring 7.5 metres in diameter each. It was never built. At top centre is the Montgolfier balloon, which undertook the first manned ascent in a hot air balloon in November 1783. At centre right and left are the ascending and descending forms of Andre Garnerinss (1769-1823) parachute, which was attached to a balloon. At centre Jacques Charles (1746-1823) and Nicolas Robert (1758-1820) are inflating their hydrogen balloon before making the first untethered ascent with a gas hydrogen balloon in December 1783. At bottom are wings that were attached to the baskets of balloons flown by Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) and Jean-Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809). Drawings by Joseph Clement published in 1818
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1700s 18th Century Aeronaut Aeronautics Airship Ascending Ascent Balloon Descending Descent Early Hot Air Balloon Hydrogen Balloon Inflating Invention Inventions Inventors Manned Parachute Transport Transportation Wing Wings Balloons Flying Boat Gas Balloon Globe Aerostatique Jacques Charles Montgolfier Montgolfier Brothers Nicolas Robert
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating artwork, C013 / 7577, showcases the fascinating evolution of early balloon designs. Witness the ingenuity of Francesco Lana de Terzi's design from 1631, the earliest known representation of a hot air balloon, and marvel at the progression of these aeronautical marvels. Bring a touch of history and wonder into your home or office with this stunning Fine Art Print from the Science Photo Library at 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a collection of early balloon designs, providing a glimpse into the fascinating history of aviation. The artwork, created by Joseph Clement and published in 1818, features various innovative concepts that were conceived during the 18th century. At the top left corner, we find Francesco Lana de Terzi's visionary flying ship design. This remarkable concept envisioned a vessel suspended by four delicate copper spheres measuring an impressive 7.5 meters in diameter each. Although never realized, it symbolizes the audacious dreams of early inventors. In the center stands the iconic Montgolfier balloon, famous for its pioneering manned ascent using hot air in November 1783. Its historical significance cannot be overstated as it marked humanity's first successful venture into aerial exploration. Adjacent to it are Andre Garnerin's parachute variations - one ascending and one descending - which were ingeniously attached to balloons for controlled descent from great heights. Further along, Jacques Charles and Nicolas Robert can be seen inflating their hydrogen balloon before embarking on their groundbreaking untethered ascent with a gas-filled hydrogen balloon in December 1783. Lastly, at the bottom of this extraordinary composition are wings affixed to baskets used by Vincenzo Lunardi and Jean-Pierre Blanchard during their daring flights. These wings demonstrate early attempts at achieving controlled flight within these lighter-than-air vessels. Overall, this artwork offers us an insight into the inventive minds and courageous endeavors that shaped our understanding of flight throughout history.
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