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Hot Air Balloon Andre Over North Pole
Illustrated postcard depicting Swedish engineer Solomon Andrees hot air balloon voyage to the North Pole, July 1897. His remains were discovered three years later. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)
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Kean Collection
Media ID 13588691
© 2004 Getty Images
1890 1899 Adventure Airplane Engineer Exploration Flying Hot Air Balloon Human Sciences Journey North Pole Postcard Representing Science And Technology Swedish Culture Wind
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Experience the thrill of adventure with our Hot Air Balloon Over North Pole poster print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Collection by Kean Collection. This captivating image brings to life the daring hot air balloon voyage of Swedish engineer Salomon August Andrée to the North Pole in 1897. With the icy expanse of the Arctic landscape stretching out beneath the hot air balloon, this poster is a stunning reminder of the courage and determination of early explorers. Add a touch of history and adventure to your home or office with this beautiful and intriguing piece of fine art.
A1 Poster (84.1 x 59.4cm, 33.1" x 23.4" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.4cm x 84.1cm (22.2" x 33.1")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 84.1cm (23.4" x 33.1")
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.
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This print takes us back to the daring expedition of Swedish engineer Solomon Andree, who embarked on a hot air balloon voyage to the North Pole in July 1897. Illustrated with meticulous detail and vibrant colors, this postcard from the Kean Collection brings to life an extraordinary moment in history. As we gaze at this image, we can almost feel the thrill and anticipation that must have filled Andree's heart as he soared above the icy landscapes of the Arctic. The hot air balloon gracefully hovers against a backdrop of endless white, symbolizing both adventure and exploration. Sadly, Andree's journey did not end as he had hoped. Three years later, his remains were discovered, marking a tragic end to his audacious quest for discovery. Nevertheless, his legacy lives on through this powerful illustration. The artwork beautifully captures not only Andree's determination but also pays homage to Swedish culture and its spirit of innovation. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and our unyielding desire to push boundaries in science and technology. This archival piece is more than just an illustration; it represents an era when explorers like Andree fearlessly ventured into unknown territories. It reminds us of their courage and inspires us to embrace our own sense of adventure in whatever form it may take.
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