Title
Charles and Robert's voyage on 1st December 1783 : arrival in Nesle la vallée
Caption
Charles' private voyage on 1st December 1783
Framed watercolour (22 x 30 cm)
Muller-Quênot Collection
Info+
Having landed in the Prairie de Nesle after receiving permission from the Duke of Chatres, Mr de Fitz James and three local priests, Charles set off again in the machine by himself in front of the same spectators. Within ten minutes the balloon had risen to a height of 1542 toises, the equivalent of 9144 ft. After gliding in the air for 35 minutes, the machine landed again in the deserted grounds of the Bois de la Tour de Lay without having encountered any difficulties a league and a half away from his last point of departure. Charles is said to have experienced sensations other than the bitter cold at this height.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Association Muller Quenot Rosheim
Reference
MQR10A00_242
License type
Rights managed
Available size
53,2Mb (4,1Mb) / 16,5in x 12,5in / 4961 x 3749 (300dpi)