Une alerte, place du Carrousel

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Une alerte, place du Carrousel

Une alerte, place du Carrousel. French cartoon shows Prince Don Carlos in a heavily armed balloon that has blown off course appears about to crash into a captive balloon (possibly Henri Giffard s) at the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, France. Date 1878

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is an intriguing and whimsical French political cartoon from the year 1878, depicting a light-hearted yet tense moment at the Tuileries Gardens in Paris, France. The illustration, part of the Tissandier collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the excitement and innovation of the early days of aeronautics. At the center of the scene, we see Prince Don Carlos, the heir to the Spanish throne, suspended in a heavily armed hot air balloon. The balloon, adorned with Spanish flags and military insignia, has seemingly veered off course and is about to collide with another captive balloon, possibly belonging to Henri Giffard, the renowned French inventor of the first internal combustion engine-powered vehicle and an early pioneer of aeronautics. The cartoonist masterfully conveys the sense of anticipation and potential danger as the two balloons come close to clashing. The onlookers in the background, including a group of soldiers, watch with bated breath, some with worried expressions, while others seem amused by the spectacle. The Tuileries Gardens, a popular leisure destination for Parisians, serve as the perfect backdrop for this aerial encounter. This cartoon is a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the intersection of politics, technology, and entertainment during the late 19th century. It is a testament to the captivating allure of flight and the spirit of innovation that drove pioneers like Henri Giffard to push the boundaries of human exploration.

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