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Paris Hot Air Balloon Poster Print (c. 1885)
Paris Hot Air Balloon Poster Print (c. 1885)
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Product details
| Artwork authenticity | Reproduction |
|---|---|
| Colour | Beige, Red, Blue |
| Material | 200gsm Matte Art Paper |
| Printing method | Giclee |
| Theme | Travel |
| Art style | Illustrative |
| Orientation | Vertical |
| Art movement | Art nouveau |
| Finish | Matte |
Paris and early flight for your poster collection
Connect an interest in aviation history with a favourite city through this reproduction of a Paris hot air balloon poster dating to c. 1885. Its balloon-ascent subject offers a different perspective on Paris from familiar landmark views. Choose it for a study, hallway or gallery wall exploring historic transport, travel and the spectacle of early flight.
About the poster
Balloon displays drew public attention in late-19th-century France. This image connects that fascination with flight to a Paris setting, providing a historical starting point for a collection of aeronautical art. The approximate date places the source image within the Belle Époque period, while its subject invites comparison with later advertisements for cycling and other forms of transport.
Create a personal travel corner
Imagine displaying the print near a bookshelf of travel journals, with warm wooden furniture, softly textured fabrics and a treasured Paris memento nearby. It can provide a year-round connection to the city, whether you enjoy its history or hope to visit. The recorded beige, red and blue palette offers a starting point for coordinating accessories or companion prints in related tones.
A smaller format can join an established gallery arrangement, while a larger print gives the balloon subject a more prominent place. Pairing it with Rousseau and Cappiello creates a shared Paris connection across different periods; adding Mucha’s bicycle poster introduces another way of exploring historic transport imagery. Consider your available wall space and surrounding furniture before choosing your size.
Paper, printing and finish
This product is a reproduction, not an original poster from the 1880s. It is produced using giclée printing on 200gsm matte art paper with a matte finish. Select a print-only version if you would like to use your own frame, or choose a framed option with a black wooden frame and white mount. Three paper sizes provide flexibility for an individual aviation feature or a grouped vintage gallery wall.
Choose your size
- Small: 11 × 14 in, available as a print only or framed.
- Medium: 12 × 16 in, available as a print only or framed.
- Large: 18 × 24 in, available as a print only or framed.
- Framed options include a black wooden frame and white mount. Select your preferred size and finish above.
Pair it with
Continue the Paris theme with Henri Rousseau’s Seine and Eiffel Tower at Sunset (1910) and Leonetto Cappiello’s Grand Bal Masqué poster (1921). For a broader display of historic transport advertising, add Alphonse Mucha’s Bicycle poster (1902), contrasting balloon flight with travel on two wheels.
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