Title
New aerostat balloon invented by Charles and Robert
Caption
New aerostat balloon invented by Charles and Robert
Coloured engraving with frame (56.5 x 44 cm)
Muller-Quênot Collection
Info+
"This machine majestically took off into the sky on Monday 1st December 1783 in the jardins des Thuilleries at forty minutes past one. That same day at fifteen minutes to four, the balloon landed between the villages of Nesla and d'Hédouville in the Prairie de Nesle, nine leagues from Paris, near the town of Beaumont sur l'Oise."
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Association Muller Quenot Rosheim
Reference
MQR10A00_167
License type
Rights managed
Available size
56,1Mb (4,1Mb) / 13,2in x 16,5in / 3956 x 4961 (300dpi)