A view of the main hall of the Grand Palais in Paris, during the first exhibition of aeronautics, September 1909. Absolutely stunning. The exposition featured all aspects of flying- both lighter and heavier than air.
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| Balloons in the Grand Palais |
Colour autochromes by photographer Léon Gimpel, who was actively following balloon experiments in France at the time.
2 comments:
Stunning is right! Everything in those photos is a work of art. The detail is exceptional. No pop up displays or banners here.
I imagine the crowds, more used to horsedrawn carriages and wagons, walking through the doors and being absolutely blown away.
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