Charles aux Thuillieries i. e. Tuileries le 1r decembre MDCC
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Charles aux Thuillieries i. e. Tuileries le 1r decembre MDCC
Charles aux Thuillieries i.e. Tuileries le 1r decembre MDCCLXXXIII. Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist JAC. Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783. Includes balloon in background and large bird in foreground. Date between 1780 and 1810
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Decembre Tissandier Tuileries Aeronautics
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Charles aux Thuillieries, Tuileries le 1er décembre MDCCLXXXIII: A Visionary Pioneer in Aeronautics This evocative head-and-shoulders portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier's brother, Jacques-Charles, also known as Charles aux Thuillieries. The image, dated between 1780 and 1810, immortalizes the French balloonist on the cusp of a new era in human history. With a determined gaze and an air of quiet resolve, Charles gazes off into the distance, as if contemplating the vast expanse of the unknown that he was about to conquer. The backdrop of the portrait is dominated by the imposing figure of a hydrogen balloon, a testament to the technological marvel that made Charles's groundbreaking achievement possible. The balloon, with its elegant, streamlined shape and delicate, intricate design, is a symbol of human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. But the portrait is not devoid of whimsy and wonder. A large, majestic bird perches in the foreground, its wings spread wide, as if to take flight alongside Charles and his balloon. This ethereal creature, a symbol of freedom and the natural world, adds an element of magic and enchantment to the scene, underscoring the sense of adventure and discovery that characterized the early days of aeronautics. Charles aux Thuillieries is best known for making the first successful manned flight in a hydrogen balloon on December 1, 1783, alongside the Marquis d'Arlandes. This daring feat, which took place in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris, marked the beginning of a new era in human history and paved the way for the development of modern aviation. This portrait, with its striking composition and evocative details, serves as a poignant reminder of the visionary spirit that drove Charles and his contemporaries to push the boundaries of human possibility and explore the vast, uncharted realms of the sky.
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