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Nadar (Gaspard Félix Tournachon) — Interior of Le Géant Inflating

Nadar (Gaspard Félix Tournachon)

Interior of Le Géant Inflating

1863

Documenting the inflation of his famous giant balloon "Le Géant," this remarkable photograph reveals the ambitious scale of early aeronautical experiments and the photographer's role as pioneer of aerial photography.

Medium
Gelatin silver print

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