Title
Aerostatic experiment in Brotteaux, Lyon on 19th January 1784
Caption
Third aerial voyage, aerostatic experiment in Brotteaux, Lyon on 19th January 1784 Framed etching (42.5 x 32 cm)
Muller-Quênot Collection
Info+
The Lyon balloon, named after de Flesselles, measured 130 ft high with a diameter of 102 according to the dimensions provided by Mr Montgolfier. The balloon took off from Brotteaux on 19th January 1784 at a height of 1438 "toises" with Mr. Montgolfier on board.
J. de Montgolfier,
Pilâtre de Rozier,
Le prince Charles de Ligne,
Le comte de la porte d’Anglefort,
Le comte de Laurencin,
Le comte de Dampierre,
Fontaine.
Rise up, Fearless Mortals,
Into the air,
Upon the wing of glory,
It is up to you alone to go to the Temple de Mémoire,
Make your immortal names.
Par Mr G ….
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Association Muller Quenot Rosheim
Reference
MQR10A00_180
License type
Rights managed
Available size
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