Title
Vase decorated with three designs of the first aerostatic experiments.
Caption
Enamel vase from Germany
Vase decorated with three designs of the first aerostatic experiments in 1783
The first hydrogen balloon landed in Gonesse, frightening the locals, who destroyed the balloon on 27th August 1783.
The first aerial voyage by Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and the marquis d’Arlandes to the château de la Muette on the 21st November 1783.
Charles and Robert's second aerial voyage on 1st December 1783.
Beginning of the 19th century
Glass enamel (H. 21.4 cm, diameter 13 cm)
Muller-Quênot Collection
Date
1783
Credit line
Photo12/Association Muller Quenot Rosheim
Reference
MQR10A00_122
License type
Rights managed
Available size
52,8Mb (3,2Mb) / 12,4in x 16,5in / 3723 x 4961 (300dpi)