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Photographic Print : First balloon crossing of English Channel, 7 January 1785 by Jean-Pierre Blanchard
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First balloon crossing of English Channel, 7 January 1785 by Jean-Pierre Blanchard
First balloon crossing of English Channel, 7 January 1785 by Jean-Pierre Blanchard, French inventor, and American Dr John Jeffries from Dover to Guines, 2 hours 30 mins. Chromolithograph c1883. Aeronautics Aviation Ballooning
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Media ID 9757669
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1785 Aeronautics American Aviation Balloon Ballooning Blanchard Channel Chromolithograph Crossing Dover Hours Inventor January John C1883 Guines Jean Pierre Jeffries Mins
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Photographic Print of the First Balloon Crossing of the English Channel. This captivating image, taken from Universal Images Group (UIG) archives, showcases the daring feat of French inventor Jean-Pierre Blanchard and American Dr. John Jeffries on 7 January 1785. Soaring above the English Channel in their hot air balloon, they became the first people to cross the channel by air, achieving a record-breaking flight of 2 hours and 30 minutes. Adorn your walls with this beautiful Chromolithograph from 1883, and let the story of human achievement inspire you every day.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19cm x 27.9cm (7.5" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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 chromolithograph captures a historic moment in the world of aviation - the first balloon crossing of the English Channel on 7th January 1785. In this remarkable print, we witness French inventor Jean-Pierre Blanchard and American Dr John Jeffries embarking on their daring journey from Dover to Guines. The image transports us back to that fateful day, as the enormous balloon gracefully soars above the choppy waters of the channel. The vibrant colors used in this artwork bring life to every detail, from the billowing fabric of the balloon to its intricate ropes and netting. Blanchard, renowned for his pioneering work in aeronautics, stands proudly at the helm of this magnificent invention. Alongside him is Dr John Jeffries, an adventurous American who shared Blanchard's passion for exploration. Together, they braved unknown heights and unpredictable winds during their two-hour-and-thirty-minute flight. This chromolithograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and courage. It commemorates a significant milestone in aviation history when mankind defied gravity and conquered new frontiers. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring scene captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), we are reminded of our boundless potential for innovation and discovery. Let this extraordinary artwork inspire us all to reach for new horizons with unwavering determination and an unyielding spirit of adventure.
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