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Balloon designs by Charles & Robert and Montgolfier
Balloon designs by Charles and Robert (1, 5) and the Montgolfier Brothers (2, 3, 4). No. 3 ascended from Versailles. No. 4 ascended from the Chateau de la Muette. No. 5 ascended from the Tuileries Gardens. With a vignette of Jupiter giving the crown to the Montgolfiers. Mercury is shown distraught at the fear of losing his job (ie as a flying messenger of the gods). Below is an allegorical female figure representing the River Seine, from where the pioneers ascended. The Latin motto reads: Stat Sine Morte Decus -- their honour is immortal.
circa 1780s
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1780s Allegorical Allegory Ascended Ballooning Brothers Chateau Fear Giving Gods Honour Immortal Invented Invention Jupiter Latin Losing Mercury Messenger Montgolfier Morte Motto Muette Mythology Pioneer Pioneering Pioneers Seine Sine Tuileries Versailles Vignette Stat
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This print commemorates the groundbreaking achievements of Charles and Robert, the Montgolfier Brothers, in the realm of flight. The image showcases three of their hot air balloons (No. 1, 5, and 5) ascending from significant locations in France: Versailles, the Chateau de la Muette, and the Tuileries Gardens. The Montgolfier Brothers, depicted in the center, are shown receiving the crown of honour from Jupiter, the king of the gods. Mercury, the mythological messenger of the gods, appears distraught, fearing the loss of his celestial job due to the new mode of transportation. The allegorical figure of the River Seine, from where these pioneers embarked on their historic flights, graces the scene below. The Latin motto, "Stat Sine Morte Decus," translates to "their honour is immortal," emphasizing the enduring impact of their invention. This print, dating back to the 1780s, encapsulates the spirit of innovation and the classical mythological elements that surrounded the Montgolfier Brothers' pioneering endeavors. Their balloon designs revolutionized transportation and left an indelible mark on history.
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