Ascent of Charless balloon over the Champs de Mars, from Wonderful Balloon

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Ascent of Charless balloon over the Champs de Mars, from Wonderful Balloon

KW288074 Ascent of Charless balloon over the Champs de Mars, from Wonderful Balloon Ascents or the Conquest of the Skies, by Fulgence Marion, published in c.1870 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in Paris, August 27th 1783; Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles (1746-1823) French chemist, physicist and aeronaut; ); Ken Welsh; French, out of copyright

Media ID 12791675

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Ballooning Compound Escaped Escaping Fence Hot Air Balloon

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the historic moment of the ascent of Charles's balloon over the Champs de Mars in Paris on August 27th, 1783. The image, taken from Fulgence Marion's "Wonderful Balloon Ascents or the Conquest of the Skies" showcases Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles, a renowned French chemist, physicist, and aeronaut. In this mesmerizing scene, we witness an extraordinary feat of human ingenuity as Charles's hot air balloon gracefully rises above the cityscape. The intricate details of the lithograph bring to life every element: from the compound where this groundbreaking invention was launched to the fence that separates it from curious spectators below. The photograph transports us back to a time when aviation was still in its infancy but held immense promise for exploration and adventure. It symbolizes humanity's insatiable desire to conquer new frontiers and push beyond our earthly limitations. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history captured by Ken Welsh in his private collection, we can't help but marvel at how far we have come since those early days of ballooning. This image serves as a reminder that innovation knows no bounds and that dreams can indeed take flight against all odds.

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