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The Ballooning Experiment at the Chateau de Versailles, 19th September, 1783 (coloured
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The Ballooning Experiment at the Chateau de Versailles, 19th September, 1783 (coloured
XIR179913 The Ballooning Experiment at the Chateau de Versailles, 19th September, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Meudon, France; (add.info.: experience aeronautique faite a Versailles; premiere ascension d etres vivants a bord d une montgolfiere; by the Montgolfier brothers before Louis XVI (1754-93); the balloon carried a rooster, a duck and a sheep; proved that living creatures could survive at higher altitudes; ); French, out of copyright
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Aerostat Ascent Display Flying Machine Globe Aerostatique Hot Air
The Ballooning Experiment at the Chateau de Versailles, 19th September, 1783
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. This coloured engraving captures a momentous event in history - the first ever manned flight aboard a hot air balloon. The scene is set at the majestic Chateau de Versailles, where an eager crowd has gathered to witness this groundbreaking experiment. The Montgolfier brothers, pioneers of aviation, stand proudly beside their invention as it prepares for ascent. Suspended beneath the enormous globe aerostatique are three brave passengers - a rooster, a duck, and a sheep. This daring choice of living creatures was not merely for spectacle; rather, it served as proof that life could indeed survive at higher altitudes. As anticipation fills the air, onlookers crane their necks to catch a glimpse of this extraordinary feat. The palace provides an awe-inspiring backdrop against which this historic moment unfolds. The vibrant colours in this print bring to life both the excitement of discovery and the grandeur of Versailles. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding desire to conquer new frontiers. It symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration throughout history. Let us be inspired by these early visionaries who dared to dream beyond earthly boundaries and took flight into uncharted skies. May we continue pushing boundaries today with equal courage and curiosity!
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