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The Aerostatic globe balloon, belonging to Jacques Charles
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The Aerostatic globe balloon, belonging to Jacques Charles
The Aerostatic globe balloon, belonging to Jacques Charles and Marie-Noel Robert, descending on the plain of Nesle, near Beaumont, France. Drawing shows descent of the first manned hydrogen gas balloon flight, which departed from Paris, France on Dec. 1, 1783. Among the spectators in left foreground are the Duke de Chartres and the Duke de Fitz-James. Date 1783?
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This print depicts the historic descent of the Aerostatic Globe balloon, belonging to Jacques Charles and Marie-Noel Robert, on the plain of Nesle near Beaumont, France. The image captures a pivotal moment in aviation history, marking the first manned hydrogen gas balloon flight, which took off from Paris on December 1, 1783. The ducal spectators in the left foreground, identified as the Duke de Chartres and the Duke de Fitz-James, bear witness to this groundbreaking achievement. This print, from the esteemed Tissandier Collection, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of wonder and discovery in the realm of aeronautics. The Aerostatic Globe balloon, with its grandeur and majesty, symbolizes the human spirit's insatiable curiosity and the relentless pursuit of innovation. This piece of history stands as a testament to the extraordinary journey of flight and the pioneers who dared to dream and soar above the earth.
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