This beautifully detailed French lithograph presents Le Tricolore, an 800-cubic-meter balloon designed and piloted by aeronaut Jules Duruof. Signed by Duruof on June 6, 1874, the image depicts the balloon in flight with three passengers in its basket, while its enormous envelope is rendered in an intricate pattern of red, white, and blue. The accompanying measurements and technical annotations give the image the character of both a celebratory print and a record of contemporary aeronautical achievement.
The work also carries the adventurous spirit of 19th-century ballooning. Duruof had become famous during the Siege of Paris for flying out of the besieged city by balloon in 1870, and Le Tricolore became associated with several celebrated ascents. Its combination of technical illustration, national colors, and romantic imagery of human flight makes it a fascinating example of the period’s growing fascination with aviation and the possibilities of lighter-than-air travel.
🖨️ Print features:
– Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction
– Paper weight: 189 g/m2
– For indoor use only
– Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
– Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″
🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:
– Printed and shipped from the U.S.
– Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included
– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.
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