Montgolfier balloon

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Montgolfier balloon

Montgolfier balloon, built in the garden of Jean-Baptiste Reveillon, Rue de Montreuil, Faubourg St Antoine, Paris, funded by the Academie Royale des Sciences. Depicted here being filled by gas. Date: circa 1783

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1780s 1783 Academie Academy Aerostatic Antoine Balloon Ballooning Baptiste Faubourg Filled Filling Funded Montgolfier Montreuil Royale Sciences Technology Reveillon

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This print depicts the historic moment of a Montgolfier balloon being filled with gas in the garden of Jean-Baptiste Reveillon, located at Rue de Montreuil in the Faubourg St Antoine district of Paris, circa 1783. Funded by the Academie Royale des Sciences, this aerostatic machine marked a significant milestone in the development of air transport and flight technology. The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne, are credited with the invention of the Montgolfier balloon, which gained widespread popularity due to its ability to lift off the ground using only the buoyant force of heated air. In this print, we see the intricate details of the ornate Montgolfier balloon, as it is carefully filled with gas in preparation for its ascent. The crew, dressed in fashionable 18th-century attire, work diligently to ensure a successful launch. The Montgolfier balloon represented a major breakthrough in scientific and technological innovation during the 1780s. Its potential for transportation through the air captured the imagination of the public and paved the way for further advancements in aviation. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the excitement and wonder that surrounded the early days of ballooning and the exploration of the skies.

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