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The death of Marie Blanchard, wife of aeronaut Jean Pierre Blanchard, when her balloon caught fire during a demonstration over Paris, 6 June 1819. Contemporary engraving
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The death of Marie Blanchard, wife of aeronaut Jean Pierre Blanchard, when her balloon caught fire during a demonstration over Paris, 6 June 1819. Contemporary engraving
MARIE BLANCHARD, 1819.
The death of Marie Blanchard, wife of aeronaut Jean Pierre Blanchard, when her balloon caught fire during a demonstration over Paris, 6 June 1819. Contemporary engraving
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The Tragic Demise of Marie Blanchard - A Fateful Flight over Paris in 1819
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. This poignant print captures the heart-wrenching moment when Marie Blanchard, wife of renowned aeronaut Jean Pierre Blanchard, met her untimely end during a catastrophic balloon accident. On the ill-fated day of June 6th, 1819, as thousands gathered to witness this daring demonstration of aviation prowess, tragedy struck. In this contemporary engraving from 1819, we see the horrifying scene unfold before our eyes. The once majestic balloon that carried Madame Blanchard now engulfs in flames high above the cityscape of Paris. With no means for escape or rescue at hand, she plummets towards an unforgiving fate. Marie's passion for flight and adventure had led her to join her husband on numerous aerial expeditions. However, on this fateful day, their dreams turned into nightmares as fire consumed their vessel and hope faded away. This image serves as a somber reminder of the risks faced by early aviators who dared to conquer the skies. The tragic loss of Madame Blanchard sent shockwaves through both French society and the nascent world of ballooning. Her death served as a stark reminder that even amidst progress and innovation in transportation technology, danger lurked around every corner. As we gaze upon this haunting engraving from The Granger Collection's archives, let us remember Marie Blanchard not only for her unfortunate demise but also for
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