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Wright at Pau, 1909
Wilbur Wright, who moved to Pau in southern France in 1909, was a great popular success in France and featured prominently in magazines of the day
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Bi Plane Featured Magazines Moved Prominently Southern Success Wilbur Wright
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Wright at Pau, 1909" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, proudly featuring this iconic image from the Mary Evans Picture Library. This exquisite print showcases a pivotal moment in aviation history, as Wilbur Wright, the pioneering aviator, graced the skies of Pau, France in 1909. A great popular success in France, Wright's daring flights were widely covered in magazines of the day, making this image a true testament to an era of innovation and excitement. Adorn your home or office with this stunning, high-quality canvas print, and let the captivating story of Wilbur Wright's French adventure be a part of your daily life.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph, Wilbur Wright, the visionary American aviation pioneer, is seen standing proudly next to his biplane at the Aéroclub de l'Ouest airfield in Pau, southern France, in 1909. Wilbur, who had moved to Europe with his brother Orville to continue their groundbreaking work in aviation, was an instant sensation in France. The Wright brothers had made history with the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft on December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. However, it was in Europe that they truly captured the public's imagination. Wilbur's arrival in Pau marked a turning point in the brothers' European adventure. The Wrights had come to France to sell their flying machines to the military and to the wealthy elite. However, they soon realized that the best way to promote their invention was to give public demonstrations. And so, Wilbur began giving flights to journalists, aviation enthusiasts, and even members of the French royal family. The French press was enamored with the Wright brothers and their flying machine, and Wilbur quickly became a national hero. In this photograph, Wilbur is seen in his element, surrounded by the lush greenery of the Pau countryside. He is dressed in his flying gear, a testament to his dedication and passion for flight. The biplane behind him, with its elegant wings and sleek design, is a marvel of engineering and innovation. The photograph captures the spirit of a man who dared to defy gravity and change the course of human history. Wilbur Wright's time in Pau marked the beginning of the aviation age, and this photograph is a reminder of the incredible journey that began that fateful day in 1909.
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