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Woman (Physics personified) whipping the bare bottom of one
La physique confond l ignorance Dedie aux souscripteurs. French cartoon shows a woman (Physics personified) whipping the bare bottom of one man (possibly Janinet) while another (possibly Abbe Miollan), walks away pulling up his trousers. In the background, men are inflating a balloon with hot air from a fire which apparently caused the balloon to ignite and enraged spectators who had paid admission to witness the ascent and who hastened the destruction of the balloon by fanning the flames and pulling it to pieces. The print appears to ridicule the attempt of Abbe Miollan and Janinet to ascend in a hot air balloon in Paris, France. Date 1784?
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This intriguing print, titled "Physique confond l'ignorance Dedie aux souscripteurs" (Physics confuses ignorance, dedicated to the subscribers), dates back to 1784 and offers a humorous commentary on the failed hot air balloon experiment conducted by the Abbe Miollan and Jean-Pierre Blanchard's rival, Janinet, in Paris, France. The image personifies Physics as a woman, who is whipping the bare bottom of one man, believed to be Janinet, while another man, possibly Abbe Miollan, walks away, pulling up his trousers. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of a chaotic crowd, where men are frantically trying to inflate a balloon with hot air from a fire. The balloon, in turn, ignites, enraging the spectators who had paid for the spectacle and hastened its destruction by fanning the flames and pulling it to pieces. The print satirizes the failed attempt of the two aeronauts to ascend in a hot air balloon, which had recently gained popularity in Europe. The crowd's reaction, fueled by their frustration and financial investment, adds to the humor of the situation. The title of the print, "Physics confuses ignorance," suggests a commentary on the human tendency to misunderstand scientific phenomena and the potential consequences of such misunderstandings. This print is an essential addition to any collection focusing on the history of flight, aeronautics, and the role of science in popular culture during the late 18th century. Its satirical and humorous take on a significant historical event offers a unique perspective on the scientific endeavors of the time and the public's reaction to them.
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