L ignorance prouvee. Ou les evenements de la journee du 11 j

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L ignorance prouvee. Ou les evenements de la journee du 11 j

L ignorance prouvee. Ou les evenements de la journee du 11 juillet 1784 au Luxembourg. French cartoon ridicules the attempt of Abbe Miollan and Janinet to ascend in a hot air balloon by showing the balloon on fire and billowing smoke while being inflated on July 11, 1784 at the Luxembourg gardens in Paris. On the left, a woman (Physics personified) is whipping the bare bottom of Janinet (L Asinet) as he attempts to put out the flames. On the right, a cat (Abbe Miollan) is taken into custody by the Swiss Guard. Many upset spectators surround the balloon. Date 1784?

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is a satirical French cartoon that captures the failed hot air balloon attempt by Abbe Miollan and Janinet at the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris on July 11, 1784. The cartoon, created during the Age of Enlightenment, pokes fun at the two aeronauts' lack of knowledge and understanding of the science behind their endeavor. The image shows a hot air balloon engulfed in flames and billowing smoke as it is being inflated. On the left, a woman, symbolizing Physics, is whipping the bare bottom of Janinet (L'Asinet) as he desperately tries to put out the flames. On the right, a cat, representing Abbe Miollan, is being taken into custody by the Swiss Guard. The cartoonist's wit is evident in the use of animals to represent the two aeronauts, emphasizing their foolishness and ignorance. The crowd of upset spectators surrounding the balloon adds to the chaos and confusion of the scene. The date, 1784, is inscribed at the bottom of the print, further emphasizing the historical context of the event. This cartoon, from the Tissandier Collection, provides a humorous and insightful commentary on the early days of aeronautics and the human desire to explore the unknown.

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