Satirical engraving on the fire of the balloon of Miolan and Janinet French abbots Miolan and Janinet were ridiculed for their failed balloon ascent from the Jardin de Luxembourg They had sold tickets to the event and crowds had gathered from six in the morning However by five in the afternoon the balloon had still not risen from the ground and the crowd became impatient An angry mob attacked the balloon tearing it to shreds and setting it alight The two escaped unharmed but the damage to their reputations was irreparable and many lampoons and caricatures emerged shortly afterwards Published in History of Balloons by Gaston Tissandier Paris
Cultural Art
Never lose touch with your roots or embrace a new culture with world art. Our collection will bring you closer to traditions, cultural, and even historical moments worldwide. Explore bohemian, Scandinavian, to tropical art without leaving your couch.
Norman Rockwell, Monica Stewart, Frida Kahlo, Jean -Michel Basquiat are renowned for capturing culture with their art. Elevate your living space with our world culture masterpieces customized in our professionally hand-stretched canvas.
Transportation Art
Partake in a sailing regatta or feel the wind in your hair cruising in a ‘Vette. Go places without leaving home. Give wings to self-expression with our transportation art collection.
Pick the perfect ride for your walls from mega jets, cool kayaks to vintage race cars. Get them wall-ready and fabulous in our handcrafted frames, starting at $59. Famous works of art from this collection include Monet’s Sailboat, Sleep Balloon by Nancy Tillman. Vapor Helicopter by Banksy.
Figurative Art
Think reality delights? You bet your walls do too. So, why not introduce them to our collection of figurative art. Make acquaintance with inspiring muses of famous masters or get a glimpse of pop culture icons caught on camera. Any masterpieces you choose will give your space a unique story to share in our handcrafted frames.
This genre of art involves a realistic depiction of living as well as inanimate objects. Artists like Jean Michel Basquiat, Norman Rockwell, and Banksy are renowned for giving a platform to cultural commentary and human experiences through their art.
