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Young woman putting flowers on statue of Cupid looks over he

Young woman putting flowers on statue of Cupid looks over her shoulder and sees the balloon carrying Jacques Charles and Marie Noel Robert on the first manned gas balloon flight, from Paris, December 1, 1783. Date 1783?

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1783 Cupid Jacques Manned Marie Noel Putting Sees Shoulder Tissandier Aeronautics December

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This image captures the moment of enchantment and discovery as a young woman pays homage to the ancient god of love, Cupid, oblivious to the historical event unfolding behind her. The year is 1783, and the scene is set in Paris, where the world of mythology and reality intertwine. The young woman, with a delicate touch, places fresh flowers at the feet of the Cupid statue, her gaze fixed on the figure as she leans over, her long curls cascading down her back. The serene expression on her face mirrors the tranquility of the scene, yet the stillness is about to be disrupted. Behind her, a gas balloon, carrying the pioneering figures Jacques Charles and Marie Noël Robert, ascends into the sky. The balloon, a marvel of the age of enlightenment, marks the first manned flight in history. The couple, dressed in their flying attire, wave to the crowd below, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation. The young woman, unaware of the spectacle, turns her head to look over her shoulder, her eyes widening in awe as she takes in the sight of the balloon and its passengers. The juxtaposition of the classical statue and the modern marvel of aeronautics creates a striking tableau of the era's blend of the old and the new. This evocative print, from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online collection, encapsulates the spirit of curiosity and wonder that defined the late 18th century. The image invites us to pause and reflect on the beauty of the past and the boundless possibilities of the future.

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