First Hydrogen Balloon flight & landing - an engraved and hand-coloured print by J. Chereau, 1783 art poster canvas gift

First Hydrogen Balloon flight & landing - an engraved and hand-coloured print by J. Chereau, 1783 art poster canvas giftFirst Hydrogen Balloon departs from Nesle, France, on December 1st 1783 after flight from Paris and landing, piloted by Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles and accompanied by Marie Noel Robert, who is seen taking witness statements on the ground. Engraved, printed and hand coloured in Paris by Jacques Chereau. This poster is a high quality "gicle" reproduction of a restored antique original, custom printed on Standard Single weight Matt Coated art paper

First Hydrogen Balloon departs from Nesle, France, on December 1st 1783 after flight from Paris and landing, piloted by Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles and accompanied by Marie-Noel Robert, who is seen taking witness statements on the ground. Engraved, printed and hand coloured in Paris by Jacques Chereau.

This poster is a high quality "giclée" reproduction of a restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm or  Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density), or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm, according to your choice. We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour  permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints).  This poster is suitable for mounting and framing, as well as direct display on a wall.

This high-resolution, museum-grade fine art print is produced from a unique restored image. Printed on premium archival-quality art paper or canvas, it makes a striking addition to any interior as wall décor or a poster, and a memorable gift for lovers of antique and vintage maps, collectors of historic prints, historians, and explorers. Almost indistinguishable from the original Georgian engraving, it adds character and interest to a study, library, or office wall. It also makes a thoughtful gift for all occasions, including Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Father's or Mother's Day.