Hot Air Balloon poster - Paris (c. 1885) Size:11" x 14" print Duncan Carse's The Beehive Fairies

Duncan Carse's The Beehive Fairies or pairs with the detailed animal portraiture of Alexander Pock's classic Dachshund Painting

bold red of the historic typography

strong patterns

drawing inspiration from classical geometry and the structured landscapes of Paul Cézanne

and fiery scarlets

Hot Air Balloon poster - Paris (c. 1885) Size:11" x 14" print Duncan Carse's The Beehive FairiesAscend into the skies of the fin de sicle with this breathtaking Hot Air Balloon poster from Paris. This iconic c. 1885 poster is a vivid testament to the wonder, scientific marvel, and visual grandeur of the Belle poque. In the late 19th century, before the Wright Brothers, the hot air balloon (ballon mont) symbolized the cutting edge of aviation and inspired massive public excitement. Events like the great balloon shows in Parisoften held at venues