Title
Hydrogen-filled balloon
Caption
Hydrogen-filled balloon invented by Jacques Charles and made by the Robert brothers. Flight of December 1, 1783. Departure from the jardin des Tuileries in Paris and arrival in Paris. The balloon has been put in a cart and is led to the Place des Victoires.
Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Archives Snark
Reference
DFS15A00_192
License type
Rights managed
Available size
12,1Mb (1,3Mb) / 7,8in x 6,1in / 2325 x 1825 (300dpi)