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Garnerins parachute design, 1797
Garnerins parachute design. This is the design for the first parachute of the French balloonist Andre Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823), and includes a scale. The three illustrations show the top of the deployed parachute (left), the parachute before release from an ascending balloon (middle) and the parachute after release (right). Garnerin performed the first parachute descent in Mousseuax Park, Paris, France, on 22 October 1797
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27x27 inch Poster Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the Garnerin Parachute Design by Science Photo Library. This captivating image showcases the revolutionary creation of French balloonist Andre Jacques Garnerin from 1797. The detailed illustration includes a scale, providing an accurate representation of this groundbreaking invention that changed the course of flight. Bring a piece of aeronautical history into your home or office and inspire curiosity with this intriguing poster print.
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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 Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the groundbreaking parachute design by Andre Jacques Garnerin, a pioneering French balloonist. Created in 1797, this intricate illustration provides a glimpse into the early days of aviation and technological advancements of the 18th century. The image features three detailed illustrations that depict different stages of Garnerin's parachute descent. On the left, we see the top view of the fully deployed parachute, showcasing its impressive structure and functionality. In the middle illustration, we witness the parachute before its release from an ascending balloon, highlighting Garnerin's bravery as he prepared for his historic descent. Finally, on the right side, we observe the parachute after it has been released and is gracefully descending through Mousseuax Park in Paris. Garnerin's daring feat took place on October 22nd, 1797 in France's capital city. This significant event marked not only his personal achievement but also a milestone in human flight history. The scale included in this artwork emphasizes both precision and scientific curiosity prevalent during that era. As we admire this remarkable piece of artistry and engineering brilliance captured by Science Photo Library, let us acknowledge Andre Jacques Garnerin as one of Europe's aviation pioneers who fearlessly paved the way for future generations to explore new heights in transportation and technology.
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