Rozier 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

First Manned Balloon
The hot air Montgolfiere carrying de Rozier and d Arlandes, makes the worlds first manned ascent, over Paris

Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris, 11 October 1783
535279 Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris, 11 October 1783, 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: From Gaston Tissandier 'Histoire des Ballons')

First manned free balloon flight, Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 21 November 1783
528357 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

Portrait of Louis Vuitton (1821-1892), 1892. Private Collection

First aerial voyage of Pilatre de Rozier and d Arlandes, Paris, France, 1783 (1890s). On 21 November 1783, Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-1785) and Francois Laurent d Arlandes (1742-1809)

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

Grape harvest Title page Rozier Cours complet d agriculture
Grape harvest Title page for: Rozier, Cours complet d agriculture (...) ou Dictionnaire Universel d agriculture, 1800, In a vineyard on the right, workers harvest the grapes

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

Francois Rozier
FRANCOIS ROZIER French abbe and naturalist Date: 1734 - 1793

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

First aerial voyage de Rozier
First aerial voyage, de Rozier

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

Flying Globe

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

Flying Globe and Air Balloon
Two fanciful technical drawings. Above is a Globe Volant (Flying Globe) in which Giroud de Villette and M Rozier passed over Paris on 19 October 1783

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

Montgolfier / Manned
Balloon of de Rozier and d Arlandes makes its first manned ascent

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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"Rozier: Pioneering the Skies with Montgolfier Balloons" Step into the world of aviation history as we explore the remarkable journey and his association with Montgolfier balloons. In 1783, a momentous event took place over Paris - the first manned flight of a Montgolfier balloon. This groundbreaking achievement marked a new era in human exploration of the skies. Pilatre de Rozier, an adventurous spirit, played a pivotal role in this historic feat. He fearlessly embarked on that very first aerial voyage alongside d'Arlandes, defying gravity and capturing imaginations worldwide. The portrait of Louis Vuitton from 1892 serves as a reminder that even amidst technological advancements, pioneers like Rozier continue to inspire generations with their audacity and determination. However, not all journeys end triumphantly. The tragic death of Pilatre de Rozier and Romain in 1785 reminds us of the risks involved in pushing boundaries. Their sacrifice stands as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of progress. Imagine witnessing firsthand an ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Pilatre de Rozier on that fateful day - October 11th, 1783. The anticipation building up as you witness this marvel unfold before your eyes would have been truly awe-inspiring. Francois Rozier's name echoes through time as he contributed to shaping our understanding of flight and exploration beyond Earth's confines. His dedication paved the way for future aviators who dared to dream big. Finally, picture an ornate balloon ascending gracefully against Parisian skies – symbolizing both beauty and innovation intertwined seamlessly together. Rozier's legacy lives on through these captivating moments captured throughout history – reminding us that it is through curiosity and bravery that we soar towards new horizons.