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Early balloon designs, artwork C013 / 7577
Early balloon designs. Artwork showing several early balloon designs. The earliest design (top left) is by Francesco Lana de Terzi (1631-1687). It was a flying ship held aloft by four very thin copper spheres measuring 7.5 metres in diameter each. It was never built. At top centre is the Montgolfier balloon, which undertook the first manned ascent in a hot air balloon in November 1783. At centre right and left are the ascending and descending forms of Andre Garnerinss (1769-1823) parachute, which was attached to a balloon. At centre Jacques Charles (1746-1823) and Nicolas Robert (1758-1820) are inflating their hydrogen balloon before making the first untethered ascent with a gas hydrogen balloon in December 1783. At bottom are wings that were attached to the baskets of balloons flown by Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) and Jean-Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809). Drawings by Joseph Clement published in 1818
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This print showcases a collection of early balloon designs, providing a glimpse into the fascinating history of aviation. The artwork, created by Joseph Clement and published in 1818, features various innovative concepts that were conceived during the 18th century. At the top left corner, we find Francesco Lana de Terzi's visionary flying ship design. This remarkable concept envisioned a vessel suspended by four delicate copper spheres measuring an impressive 7.5 meters in diameter each. Although never realized, it symbolizes the audacious dreams of early inventors. In the center stands the iconic Montgolfier balloon, famous for its pioneering manned ascent using hot air in November 1783. Its historical significance cannot be overstated as it marked humanity's first successful venture into aerial exploration. Adjacent to it are Andre Garnerin's parachute variations - one ascending and one descending - which were ingeniously attached to balloons for controlled descent from great heights. Further along, Jacques Charles and Nicolas Robert can be seen inflating their hydrogen balloon before embarking on their groundbreaking untethered ascent with a gas-filled hydrogen balloon in December 1783. Lastly, at the bottom of this extraordinary composition are wings affixed to baskets used by Vincenzo Lunardi and Jean-Pierre Blanchard during their daring flights. These wings demonstrate early attempts at achieving controlled flight within these lighter-than-air vessels. Overall, this artwork offers us an insight into the inventive minds and courageous endeavors that shaped our understanding of flight throughout history.
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