Pilatre Collection

Montgolfier 1st Flight
The first manned ascent - Pilatre de Rozier and the marquis d Arlandes make history in a hot-air Montgolfiere

Montgolfier balloon in flight over Paris
First manned balloon ascent, made in the presence of the Dauphin, from the Jardin de la Muette, Paris, under the direction of Montgolfier

Montgolfier Ist Manned
Intrepid pioneers PILATRE DE ROZIER and the marquis D ARLANDES make the first successful manned flight in a Montgolfier balloon (hot air) at Paris

The First Aerial Voyage Paris France 21 October 1783 From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies Published C 1870

Pilatre De Rozier
JEAN-FRANCOIS PILATRE DE ROZIER Pioneer French aviator, made the first manned balloon ascent in a Montgolfier balloon. Date: 1756 - 1785

Ornate balloon ascending, Paris
A large, ornate Montgolfier balloon ascending over Paris, with two passengers (probably Andre Giroud de Villette and Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier). With people on the launch site below

Oval head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist Jean-Franazois Pilatre de Rozier

M. Pilatre de Rozier, aeronaut by p. Goulet, engraved by p. Thoenert

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Prince de Ligne, who was on board the balloon La Fresselle, Jan. 19, 1784, with Joseph Montgolfier and Pilatre de Rozier

Oval head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jean-Franazois Pilatre de Rozier, who took the first balloon flight in 1783

Illustration of the centenary of ballooning. Engraving, 1884
BALLOONING, 1884. Illustration of the centenary of ballooning. Engraving, 1884

Hot air balloon designed by French aeronaut Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in the 18th century
ROZIERs BALLOON. Hot air balloon designed by French aeronaut Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in the 18th century. Wood engraving, American, c1835

Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris, 11 October 1783. From Gaston Tissandier Histoire des Ballons, Paris, 1887

First fatal ballooning accident, 15 June 1785. Death of Pilatre de Rozier and Pierre Romain, French aeronauts, at Wimereux

First manned free balloon flight, Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d Arlandes, 21 November 1783, in Montgolfier (hot air) balloon from the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France

Head-and-shoulders Portrait Of Prince De Ligne, Who Was On Board The Balloon La Fresselle, Jan. 19, 1784, With Joseph Montgolfier And Pilatre De Rozier

Oval Head-and-shoulders Portrait Of French Balloonist Jean-franA
Oval Head-and-shoulders Portrait Of French Balloonist Jean-francois Pilatre De Rozier, Who Took The First Balloon Flight In 1783

M. Pilatre De Rozier, Aeronaut By P. Goulet, Engraved By P. Thoenert

PILATRE DE ROZIER, Jean Fran篩s (1754-1785). French physicist, pioneer of aeronautics. He made the first manned free balloon flight. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris

BALLOON FLIGHT, 1783. The Pilatre-d Arlandes hot-air balloon flight over Paris, France, as seen from Benjamin Franklins terrace at Passy on 21 November 1783. Contemporary French copper engraving

HOT AIR BALLOON, 1783. The Pilatre-d Arlandes hot-air balloon flight over Paris, France, as seen from Benjamin Franklins terrace at Passy on 21 November 1783. Contemporary French copper engraving

MONTGOLFIER BALLOON. Flight of the Montgolfier balloon at Versailles by Pilatre de Rozier, June 1784

Balloon ascent over Lyons, France
Balloon ascent over Lyons. The Balloon, known as Le Flesselle, contained Montgolfier the elder, Pilatre de Rosier, Prince Charles de Ligne, Le Comte de la Porte d Anglefort, Le Comte de Laurencin

Balloon over Calais
Imaginary scene showing a balloon over Calais, built by M Romain and piloted by M Pilatre de Rozier, intended for a flight from France to England. late 18th century

Francois Pilatre de Rozier, ne e Metz le 30. mars 1756, mort pres de Boulogne sur Mer le 15. juin 1785. Oval head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier

Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait, blowing hydrogen gas into a flame. Date between 1790 and 1850

M. Pilatre de Rozier, navigateur aerien M. Pilatre de Rozier
M. Pilatre de Rozier, navigateur aerien. Bust-length profile portrait of French balloonist Pilatre de Rozier. Date between 1780 and 1800

F. Pilatre de Rozier. Premier navigateur aerien et pensionaire du roy. Oval head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier

J. F. Pilatre De Rozier
JEAN-FRANCOIS PILATRE DE ROZIER French physicist and aeronaut. First human being to ascend in a balloon, with Montgolfier

Mongolfier Manned Flight
First manned flight by Pilatre de Rozier and D Arlandes in Mongolfiere, Paris

First Manned Flight
Pilatre de Rozier and le marquis d Arlandes make the first manned flight, in a hot- air Montgolfiere, over Paris

First Montgolfier / Cig Cd
PILATRE DE ROZIER and the MARQUIS D ARLANDES make the first successful manned flight in a Montgolfier balloon (hot air) at Paris

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"Pilatre: Pioneering the Skies and Defying Gravity" Step back in time to witness the breathtaking Montgolfier balloon soaring over the enchanting city of Paris. It was a momentous occasion, as it marked the first manned flight in history. The year was 1783, and Pilatre De Rozier fearlessly embarked on this extraordinary adventure. The ornate balloon gracefully ascended into the heavens, captivating all who gazed upon its majestic presence. This remarkable feat forever changed our perception of what is possible, igniting humanity's fascination with conquering the skies. Intriguingly captured in a book titled "Wonderful Balloon Ascents or The Conquest of the Skies, " we are transported to that historic day - October 21st, 1783 - when Pilatre De Rozier etched his name into aviation history. His courage knew no bounds as he embarked on this audacious aerial voyage. A portrait reveals an oval head-and-shoulders profile of French balloonist Jean-Francois Pilatre De Rozier himself – a visionary whose passion for exploration propelled him to new heights. His determination paved the way for future adventurers to follow their dreams and push beyond limits. However, not all journeys end triumphantly; tragedy struck when Pilatre de Rozier met his untimely demise alongside Jules Romain during another daring expedition. Their sacrifice serves as a reminder of both the risks involved and their unwavering dedication to pushing boundaries. Meticulously engraved by P. Goulet and P. Thoenert, an image immortalizes M. Pilatre de Rozier as an esteemed aeronaut – forever remembered for his contributions to aviation history. Among those fortunate enough to have experienced these airborne marvels was Prince de Ligne himself, who graces us with his presence in yet another captivating portrait. Aboard La Fresselle balloon, he too became part of this extraordinary chapter in human achievement. Pilatre.