Title
Plate designed for the flight of Charles and Robert on 1st Decembre 1783
Caption
Polychrome faience plate with curved edging, Nevers
Charles and Roberts' flight, 1st Decembre 1783
Diameter 23 cm
Muller-Quênot Collection
Info+
Decorated with an orange hydrogen balloon and manganese, this plate is inscribed with the word "ADIEU" (Farewell). The hydrogen balloon was invented by Charles the physicist and the Robert brothers.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Association Muller Quenot Rosheim
Reference
MQR10A00_024
License type
Rights managed
Available size
68,6Mb (2,3Mb) / 16,5in x 16,1in / 4961 x 4830 (300dpi)