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The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon
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The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon
CHT179396 The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon, 27th August, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: referred to here as a belonging to the Montgolfier brothers, but actually sent by Jacques Charles (1746-1823); thought it was a monster; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Note: the writing at the top of the picture is round the wrong way and the writing at the bottom of the picture is the correct way round. It is possible the mistake happened during the original 18th century printing process and this is how the image will be printed
Media ID 22601832
© Archives Charmet / Bridgeman Images
Aerostat Ballooning Beast Experiment Flying Machine Globe Aerostatique Hot Air Montgolfiere Peasants Terror Unknown Villagers Fear Shot Gun Unmanned
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The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon
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. This print captures a moment frozen in time, depicting the sheer astonishment and terror that gripped the inhabitants of Gonesse on 27th August 1783. The colored engraving, created by an anonymous French artist from the 18th century, showcases a pivotal event in history - the descent of a balloon. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to that fateful day when Jacques Charles sent his creation soaring through the skies. To these unsuspecting villagers and peasants, it appeared as though a monstrous beast had descended upon their tranquil village. Fear and awe fill their faces as they witness this unknown flying machine hovering above them. The scene is filled with tension and curiosity; some brave souls clutch shotguns while others cower in fear. This experiment in ballooning represents both an invention and an enigma for these simple folk who have never encountered such marvels before. The globe aerostatique hovers majestically against a backdrop of rustic cottages and rolling fields, casting its shadow over everything below. It is a symbol of human ingenuity pushing boundaries beyond what was once thought possible. In this remarkable artwork, we witness not only historical significance but also timeless themes: our innate fear of the unknown mingled with our insatiable desire to explore new frontiers. Let us be captivated by this extraordinary moment frozen forever within these colored
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