Grand Ballon Captif à Vapeur de la Cour des Tuileries (1878)

Highlights

• Premium canvas print of Grand Ballon Captif à Vapeur de la Cour des Tuileries (1878) — original photography by Nicedesigns
• Hand-stretched 1.5" gallery wrap canvas — arrives ready to hang, no frame needed
• Fade-resistant inks for long-lasting color and rich tones, made to order
• Made to order in the United States by niceandco.
• Finished size 8" W x 8" H

Description

This vivid 1878 French broadsheet advertises daily captive balloon ascents from the Cour des Tuileries in Paris, featuring a large engraved illustration of a steam-powered hydrogen balloon tethered above a crowd of spectators. The Tuileries, the grand courtyard adjoining the historic Tuileries Palace on the right bank of the Seine, served as a popular public entertainment venue during the Third Republic era. Bold typography in French announces the balloon's 25,000 cubic metre capacity, an orchestra of 70 musicians, and a free comparison balloon on Sundays and Thursdays, evoking the festive spectacle of 19th-century Parisian public life.