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Departure of Jacques Charles and Marie-Noel Roberts aerost
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Departure of Jacques Charles and Marie-Noel Roberts aerost
Departure of Jacques Charles and Marie-Noel Roberts aerostatic globe balloon from the Jardin des Tuileries, Paris, on Dec. 1, 1783. Drawing shows Jacques Charles and Nicolas Marie-Noel Robert standing in their hydrogen-filled balloon waving flags, beginning their ascent from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, with the Versailles Palace in the background. Thousands of spectators are gathered in the foreground to witness the first manned gas balloon flight. Date 1783?
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1783 Departure Jacques Jardin Marie Noel Tissandier Tuileries Aeronautics
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This print commemorates the historic departure of Jacques Charles and Marie-Noel Robert from the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris on December 1, 1783. The intrepid explorers, Jacques Charles and Nicolas-Marie-Noel Robert, are depicted standing in their hydrogen-filled balloon, the Montgolfier brothers' invention, waving flags as they begin their ascent. The backdrop of the Versailles Palace adds a regal touch to the scene, underscoring the significance of this groundbreaking moment in aeronautics. Throngs of curious spectators, numbering in the thousands, gather in the foreground, their wide-eyed gazes fixed on the ascending balloon. This image, from the esteemed Tissandier Collection, captures the excitement and wonder of the first manned gas balloon flight in history. The date of 1783 marks a pivotal moment in human exploration, as the skies were no longer a limitless expanse but a realm ripe for discovery. This print is an invaluable testament to the spirit of innovation and adventure that characterized the late 18th century.
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