Paris Hot Air Balloon Show (c. 1885) Vintage Giclée Poster

Ascend into the skies of the fin-de-siècle with this breathtaking Paris Hot Air Balloon Show reproduction. This iconic c. 1885 poster is a vivid testament to the wonder, scientific marvel, and visual grandeur of the Belle Époque.

In the late 19th century, before the Wright Brothers, the hot air balloon (ballon monté) symbolized the cutting edge of aviation and inspired massive public excitement. Events like the great balloon shows in Paris—often held at venues like the Jardin d'Acclimatation—were spectacular, high-society events.

• Belle Époque Style: The poster art from this period is characterized by the rich color, dynamic energy, and meticulous detail achieved through chromolithography. The design features the colossal balloon rising majestically over the Parisian landscape, often surrounded by fashionable spectators and intricate decorative flourishes.

• Technological Romanticism: The poster captures the public’s romantic fascination with early flight and the confidence in human ingenuity. It blends the decorative flair of the era with the realism needed to convey the dramatic scale and the sense of breathtaking ascent.

• Historical Context: This print documents the era when the pursuit of flight was a national obsession, making it an essential piece of vintage French fine art and early aviation history.

This print is an indispensable acquisition for collectors of vintage Parisian art, early aviation, and the dynamic graphic style of the Belle Époque.

• Subject: Parisian Hot Air Balloon Ascent / Exhibition (Ballon Monté).

• Era: c. 1885 / Belle Époque (Pre-Automobile/Airplane Aviation).

• Artistic Style: Chromolithography / Late Victorian Commercial Art; noted for rich color, detail, and sense of wonder.

• Context: Documents the excitement and high-society pageantry surrounding early flight in Paris.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Print faithfully recreating the original's rich colors, illustrative detail, and atmospheric depth.

• Aesthetic: Ultimate vintage French poster and sophisticated aviation decor.

Secure this highly evocative and historically significant piece from the dawn of human flight. This stunning Paris Balloon Show print offers dynamic energy, Belle Époque style, and lasting historical charm. Order this Giclée reproduction today.

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