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Background imageAeronauts Collection: A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806)

A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806)
530536 A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5 October 10 1785, surrounded by local ballooning enthusiasts, l.to r

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Enlèvement d'une fille de l'air, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Enlèvement d'une fille de l'air, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Enlevement d'une fille de l'air, 19th century

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Accident to the Nassau Balloon, between Gravesend and the Nore, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Accident to the Nassau Balloon, between Gravesend and the Nore, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Accident to the Nassau Balloon, between Gravesend and the Nore, [Kent], 1850....Mr. Green ascended...accompanied by Mr

Background imageAeronauts Collection: ZENITH BALLOON ACCIDENT

ZENITH BALLOON ACCIDENT
Carrying away the dead bodies following the fatal crash of the balloon Zenith when the aeronauts on board fainted due to the ballon's high altitude Date: May 1, 1875

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Trois Ballons Au Pole Nord (engraving)

Trois Ballons Au Pole Nord (engraving)
2789278 Trois Ballons Au Pole Nord (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trois Ballons Au Pole Nord. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 9 April 1882)

Background imageAeronauts Collection: A cyclist setting off after being carried by a balloon (colour litho)

A cyclist setting off after being carried by a balloon (colour litho)
2818554 A cyclist setting off after being carried by a balloon (colour litho) by Tofani

Background imageAeronauts Collection: A balloon flying above a forest fire in Germany (colour litho)

A balloon flying above a forest fire in Germany (colour litho)
2779714 A balloon flying above a forest fire in Germany (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A balloon flying above a forest fire in Germany)

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Une Ascension il y a Cent Ans (colour litho)

Une Ascension il y a Cent Ans (colour litho)
3098459 Une Ascension il y a Cent Ans (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Ascension il y a Cent Ans)

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Gay-Lussacs balloon ascent from Paris, 9 September 1804 (colour litho)

Gay-Lussacs balloon ascent from Paris, 9 September 1804 (colour litho)
3100170 Gay-Lussacs balloon ascent from Paris, 9 September 1804 (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gay-Lussacs balloon ascent from Paris)

Background imageAeronauts Collection: The Aeronauts and the Polar Bears (coloured engraving)

The Aeronauts and the Polar Bears (coloured engraving)
979184 The Aeronauts and the Polar Bears (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Aeronauts and the Polar Bears.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Field-balloon division in action (b / w photo)

Field-balloon division in action (b / w photo)
STC406135 Field-balloon division in action (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Joseph Croce-Spinelli, Henri Sivel, and Gaston Tissandier in the basket of the balloon

Joseph Croce-Spinelli, Henri Sivel, and Gaston Tissandier in the basket of the balloon
2962403 Joseph Croce-Spinelli, Henri Sivel, and Gaston Tissandier in the basket of the balloon, " Zenith

Background imageAeronauts Collection: A Consultation previous to an Aerial Voyage from London to Wellburg in Nassau on the 7th

A Consultation previous to an Aerial Voyage from London to Wellburg in Nassau on the 7th
2652870 A Consultation previous to an Aerial Voyage from London to Wellburg in Nassau on the 7th day of November, 1836, pub

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Vicenzo Lunardi, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c. 1870 (engraving)

Vicenzo Lunardi, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c. 1870 (engraving)
2619132 Vicenzo Lunardi, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vicenzo Lunardi (1759-1806)

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Professor Lowes Balloon Eagle in a Storm, 1861-65 (wood engraving)

Professor Lowes Balloon Eagle in a Storm, 1861-65 (wood engraving)
1123866 Professor Lowes Balloon Eagle in a Storm, 1861-65 (wood engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thaddeus Sobieski Constantine Lowe (August 20)

Background imageAeronauts Collection: The history of balloons (colour litho)

The history of balloons (colour litho)
3099321 The history of balloons (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The history of balloons)

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Jacques Charles and Marie-Noel Robert making the first ascent in a hydrogen balloon

Jacques Charles and Marie-Noel Robert making the first ascent in a hydrogen balloon
3105014 Jacques Charles and Marie-Noel Robert making the first ascent in a hydrogen balloon, Paris, 1 December 1783 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Balloons in the Siege of Paris, 1870-1 C017 / 7840

Balloons in the Siege of Paris, 1870-1 C017 / 7840
Balloons in the Siege of Paris. 1874 broadside listing the balloons used to evade the Siege of Paris (1870-71) during the Franco-Prussian War

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Balloon Design From The Late 18Th And Early 19Th Centuries

Balloon Design From The Late 18Th And Early 19Th Centuries

Background imageAeronauts Collection: James Sadler And Captain Paget R

James Sadler And Captain Paget R.N. Ascending In A Balloon From Mermaid Tavern Gardens, Hackney, London, August, 1811

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Het Jaar 1804!!!, 1794

Het Jaar 1804!!!, 1794
Het Jaar 1804!!!, published 1794 (hand-coloured engraving)

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards hydrogen balloon, 1784

Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards hydrogen balloon, 1784.. Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards hydrogen balloon, 2 March 1784, near Paris. Balloon with parachute and flapping wings

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Dirigible flight by the Duc de Chartres

Dirigible flight by the Duc de Chartres and the Robert brothers.. Flight in a dirigible balloon by the Duc de Chartres and the Robert brothers, Anne-Jean and Nicolas-Louis, July 15, 1784

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon

Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon.. Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon at Billancourt, 2 March 1784. Blanchard added flapping wings to his balloon in an attempt to drive it

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Explanation of Flying Lessons by G. H. Davis

Explanation of Flying Lessons by G. H. Davis
A diagram detailing how one learns to fly a light aeroplane. With the rise in popularity of owning a plane, flying lessons also became more popular. Here, the lessons are explained in detail

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Fowls of a Feather flock Together, 1785 (engraving)

Fowls of a Feather flock Together, 1785 (engraving)
XJF2906497 Fowls of a Feather flock Together, 1785 (engraving) by Kay

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Leonid meteor shower. The Leonids are visible in the night sky during November

Leonid meteor shower. The Leonids are visible in the night sky during November
Leonid meteor shower

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Dutch cartoon, 1794 predicting advance of ballooning by 1804

Dutch cartoon, 1794 predicting advance of ballooning by 1804. Basket/gondola hangs from the ceiling, women and children in hysterics as two prospective aeronauts make wills

Background imageAeronauts Collection: First fatal ballooning accident

First fatal ballooning accident, 15 June 1785

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Balloonists cartoon, 1785 C016 / 4313

Balloonists cartoon, 1785 C016 / 4313
Balloonists cartoon. 18th-century caricature of balloonists, titled Fowls of a feather flock together. Three balloons are shown overhead, including one in flames and crashing to the ground

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Oskar Erbsloh, German aviation pioneer C016 / 2533

Oskar Erbsloh, German aviation pioneer C016 / 2533
Oskar Erbsloh (1879-1910), German aviation pioneer, preparing for a balloon ascent. Erbsloh began ballooning at the age of 25, qualifying as a balloon pilot in 1905

Background imageAeronauts Collection: Military balloon crash, 1891

Military balloon crash, 1891
Military balloon crash. This crash took place on 25 May 1891, near Ermenonville Forest, France. It involved bad weather bringing down a French balloon from the Chalais-Meudon aerostation, near Paris


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"Aeronauts: Tales of Triumph and Tragedy in the Skies" Step back in time as we explore the captivating world of aeronauts, brave individuals who dared to conquer the skies. From exhilarating triumphs to heart-wrenching tragedies, their stories have left an indelible mark on history. One fateful day, tragedy struck during the Zenith Balloon Accident in France. The car of the "Zenith" carried three aeronauts whose journey took an unexpected turn. Engraved forever in memory, this incident serves as a reminder of the risks these pioneers faced. In their pursuit of adventure and discovery, aeronauts pushed boundaries like never before. Andre-Jacques Garnerin's daring parachute experiment at Parc Monceau showcased their relentless spirit on October 22nd, 1797. A chromolitho captures this groundbreaking moment for posterity. Alberto Santos-Dumont soared through Parisian skies with his airship gracefully circling around the Eiffel Tower. This mesmerizing sight was immortalized through a vibrant lithograph that transports us back to those awe-inspiring moments. However, not all journeys ended well for these intrepid explorers. In Bavaria, a woman tragically fell from the basket of a balloon depicted vividly in another lithograph - reminding us that bravery sometimes comes at great cost. Venturing into uncharted territories became an obsession for many adventurers. An engraving titled "Trois Ballons Au Pole Nord" depicts their audacious attempts to reach new heights even amidst treacherous conditions. Regrettably, ballooning accidents were not uncommon during this era. A deadly accident unfolded at Hal in Belgium; its impact captured hauntingly by a color lithograph that serves as both warning and testament to human resilience. The allure of flight extended beyond just balloons; it captivated cyclists too.

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