Metal Print : Cugnot Causes Alarm
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Cugnot Causes Alarm
Cugnots first steam carriage causes alarm when he takes it on a trial trip
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Media ID 604428
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1769 Alarm Carriages Nicholas Nicolas Novelty Speed Takes Trial Trip Cugnot
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the historic moment of Cugnot Causes Alarm to life with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This captivating image from Mary Evans Picture Library captures the first steam carriage in action, causing alarm as it takes its trial trip. Our high-quality metal prints are not just a decorative addition to your space, they are a conversation starter. Each print is meticulously printed on a sturdy metal sheet, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that will last a lifetime. Experience the fusion of history and modern technology with our Metal Prints - order yours today and relive the past in a whole new way.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
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
Cugnot Causes Alarm: A Historical Moment in Transportation History This image transports us back to the year 1769, as the world was on the brink of a revolutionary transformation in transportation. In the foreground, we see the pioneering figure of Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot, a French military engineer, standing proudly beside his latest creation - the first steam-powered carriage. The carriage, known as the Fardier à vapeur, or 'steam dray,' was an engineering marvel of its time, powered by a boiler and paddle wheels. The scene is set in the courtyard of the Arsenal de Meudon, a military complex located in the outskirts of Paris. Cugnot, with a confident expression, is about to embark on a trial trip with his steam carriage, marking a significant milestone in the history of transportation. The novelty of the steam-powered vehicle had already generated considerable excitement and anticipation, and the momentous occasion had attracted a large crowd of curious onlookers. However, as Cugnot sets the carriage in motion, the scene takes a dramatic turn. The unwieldy vehicle, with its heavy weight and unstable structure, lurches forward, causing alarm among the spectators. The paddle wheels, designed to propel the carriage forward, instead spin wildly out of control, sending debris flying in all directions. The carriage veers off course, crashing into a lamp post and causing chaos among the crowd. Despite the mishap, this trial run marked an essential step forward in the development of steam-powered transportation. Cugnot's invention paved the way for further advancements, leading to the creation of more efficient and practical steam-powered vehicles. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of early inventors, who dared to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of human innovation.
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