Joseph Michel Montgolfier Collection

The Montgolfier balloon making its ascent at the Chateau de la Muette
5310108 The Montgolfier balloon making its ascent at the Chateau de la Muette; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Montgolfier balloon making its ascent at the Chateau de la Muette)

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585988 The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of the Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers)

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585987 The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of the Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers)

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585982 The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of the Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers)

The Montgolfier brothers making a hot-air balloon ascent
5308094 The Montgolfier brothers making a hot-air balloon ascent.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Montgolfier brothers making a hot-air balloon ascent at Versailles in front of the French royal)

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585984 The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of the Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers)

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585989 The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of the Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers)

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585986 The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of the Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers)

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585985 The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of the Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers)

Portrait of Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810) (engraving)
673272 Portrait of Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810) (engraving); (add.info.: Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (26 August 1740 - 26 June 1810)

The Montgolfier brothers balloon launch from Versailles in the presence of the king, September 1783
FLO4656981 The Montgolfier brothers balloon launch from Versailles in the presence of the king, September 1783. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier.; (add.info)

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585983 The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of the Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers)

An engraving depicting a hydraulic ram: pump for raising water from a reservoir to a slightly higher level
5311533 An engraving depicting a hydraulic ram: pump for raising water from a reservoir to a slightly higher level. Invented by Joseph-Michel Montgolfier in 1796

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619123 Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Department of Ardeche in south-central France (chromolitho)
724681 Department of Ardeche in south-central France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Ardeche in south-central France)

Joseph Montgolfier and the hot air balloon (chromolitho)
968585 Joseph Montgolfier and the hot air balloon (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph-Michel Montgolfier and the hot air balloon)

Jaques Etienne Montgolfier und Joseph Michael Montgolfier, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Jaques Etienne Montgolfier und Joseph Michael Montgolfier, (1933). Portrait of French inventor brothers Jacques E tienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) and Joseph Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810)

The Montgolfier Brothers, Mid of 1790s. Private Collection

Joseph Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810), c. 1790. Private Collection

Joseph Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810), 1889. Private Collection

Joseph Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810), . Private Collection

Ascension of a Montgolfier balloon, late 18th century, (1910). Illustration from The Connoisseur, (August 1910). (Colorised black and white print)

The Brothers Montgolfier, 18th century, (1910). Artist: JC De Mayr
The Brothers Montgolfier, 1910. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810) and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) were the inventors of the Montgolfiere-style hot air balloon

The first balloon ascent, c1785 (1919). Joseph-Michel (1740-1810) and Jacques-Etienne (1745-1799) Montgolfier developed a hot air balloon in Annonay, Ardeche, France

Launch of a hot air balloon, late 18th century, (1885). In 1783, the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph Michel and Jacques Etienne, launched the first hot air balloon, or montgolfiere in French

Montgolfier in the clouds. Constructing of air balloons, 1784. Private Collection

First test flight of a hot air balloon at Annonay, France, 4 June, 1783 (1890s). Enthusiastic crowds watching the first unmanned test flight by brothers Joseph Michel and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier

The Montgolfier brothers, French ballooning pioneers, (1890s). Joseph Michel (1740-1810) and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799)

An early attempt at conquering the air, 18th century, (late 19th century).The Montgolfier brothers invented the hot air balloon, it was the first aircraft to carry humans into the sky

Song on the aerostatic sphere, 18th century. Commemorating the Montgolfier Brothers balloon experiment in the garden of M Reveillon on 19 October 1783

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Joseph Michel Montgolfier, born in 1740, was a French inventor and pioneer in the field of aviation. Hailing from the Department of Ardeche in south-central France, Montgolfier's contributions to science and technology are celebrated even today. One of his most notable achievements was the invention of the hot air balloon. Alongside his brother Jacques Etienne Montgolfier, they successfully launched their first manned balloon flight in June 1783. This groundbreaking event marked a significant milestone in human history as it demonstrated that humans could fly. The launch of the Montgolfier Brothers' balloon captured imaginations worldwide. The chromolitho depiction showcases their remarkable accomplishment and highlights their ingenuity and bravery. Another important invention associated with Joseph Michel Montgolfier is Lenormand's parachute, which he developed alongside Louis-Sébastien Lenormand. This innovation paved the way for safer aerial travel by providing an emergency escape mechanism for those aboard balloons. Montgolfier's legacy lives on through various artistic representations such as paintings and illustrations dating back to the late 18th century. These depictions immortalize his contributions to aviation and remind us of his pioneering spirit. Despite passing away in 1810, Joseph Michel Montgolfier's impact continues to be recognized centuries later. His name remains synonymous with early aviation advancements, inspiring future generations to push boundaries and explore new frontiers. The ascension of a Montgolfier balloon depicted in a late 18th-century artwork symbolizes not only human curiosity but also our desire to conquer the skies. It serves as a testament to Montgolfier's vision and determination that propelled him towards achieving what was once thought impossible. In an artistically rendered image from the mid-1790s, we see The Brothers Montgolfier standing side by side – pioneers who forever changed how we perceive transportation and exploration through their innovative creations.