Annonay Collection

The Montgolfier brothers making a hot-air balloon ascent
5308094 The Montgolfier brothers making a hot-air balloon ascent.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Montgolfier brothers making a hot-air balloon ascent at Versailles in front of the French royal)

Premiere experience executee a Annonay (le 5 juin 1783) (engraving)
5228222 Premiere experience executee a Annonay (le 5 juin 1783) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Premiere experience executee a Annonay (le 5 juin 1783)

The Montgolfier Centenary at Annonay, Ardeche (engraving)
1044397 The Montgolfier Centenary at Annonay, Ardeche (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Montgolfier Centenary at Annonay, Ardeche)

First demonstration of a hot air balloon by the Montgolfier Brothers, Annonay, France, 4 June 1783 (chromolitho)
974455 First demonstration of a hot air balloon by the Montgolfier Brothers, Annonay, France, 4 June 1783 (chromolitho) by European School

Le monument des Montgolfier a Annonay (engraving)
5228225 Le monument des Montgolfier a Annonay (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le monument des Montgolfier a Annonay)

First manned balloon flight, November 1783 (chromolitho)
974456 First manned balloon flight, November 1783 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First manned free (untethered) balloon flight, Annonay, France

First demonstration of a hot air balloon by the Montgolfier Brothers, Annonay, France, 4 June 1783 (chromolitho)
1094279 First demonstration of a hot air balloon by the Montgolfier Brothers, Annonay, France, 4 June 1783 (chromolitho) by French School

First test flight of a hot air balloon at Annonay, France, 4 June, 1783 (1890s). Enthusiastic crowds watching the first unmanned test flight by brothers Joseph Michel and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier

Bust-length double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French ballonists. After the gold medal designed by Houdon

Stephan und Joseph, Mongolfier

First public Montgolfier balloon ascent at Annonay, France, 4 June 1783
MONTGOLFIER BALLOON. First public Montgolfier balloon ascent at Annonay, France, 4 June 1783

Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier, French brothers, inventors of hot air balloon. From collecting card celebrating the centenary of their first public demonstration at Annonay 4 June

Crowds cheering at the first public demonstration of a hot air balloon at Annonay France, 4 June 1783, by the Montgolfier brothers. Collecting card celebrating centenary of their invention

Stephan Und Joseph, Mongolfier

MONTGOLFIER BALLOON. First public Montgolfier balloon ascent at Annonay, France, on June 4, 1783

Etienne et Joseph Montgolfier, freres. Nes e Annonay en Vivaraes i.e. Vivarais, inventeurs en Societe du globe aerostatique

Stephan und Joseph, Gebruder Mongolfier sic, geb. zu Annonay im Vivarais. Bust-length double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French ballonists; after the gold medal designed by Houdon

Double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French balloonists, with view of their birthplace, Annonay, and two other scenes from France pittoresque. Date between 1790 and 1850

Montgolfiers first balloon flight
First hot air balloon demonstration, historical artwork. On 5 June 1783, the Montgolfier brothers gave their first public demonstration of the hot air balloon at Annonay, France

France - Annonay - Ardeche Department
France - Annonay - Ardeche. Annonay was the location of the Montgolfier brothers first public unmanned hot air balloon flight, on June 4, 1783

First Montgolfiere 1783
THE FIRST PRACTICAL BALLOON Montgolfiers first air balloon, unmanned, was launched at Annonay, rose to 2000 metres; the Academie Royale des Sciences paid for the venture

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"Annonay: The Birthplace of Hot Air Ballooning" Step back in time to June 5, 1783, when history was made in Annonay. It was here that the Montgolfier brothers executed their premiere hot air balloon flight, forever changing the world of aviation. Engraved images capture this momentous occasion and transport us to that fateful day. The Montgolfier Centenary at Annonay is beautifully depicted in an engraving, showcasing the celebration of a hundred years since this groundbreaking event took place. The atmosphere must have been electric as people gathered to honor the inventors and marvel at their creation. On June 4th, 1783, another significant demonstration occurred in Annonay. Through a chromolitho print, we witness the first public display of a hot air balloon by the Montgolfier Brothers. This breathtaking sight left spectators awe-struck as they witnessed human flight for the very first time. A monument dedicated to these visionary brothers stands tall in Annonay, immortalizing their contribution to aviation history. Engraved with precision and artistry, it serves as a reminder of their ingenuity and determination. November 1783 marked yet another milestone for hot air ballooning—an actual manned flight. A vibrant chromolitho print captures this historic moment where dreams became reality high above French skies. It symbolizes courage and innovation like never before seen. Stephan und Joseph's bust-length double profile portrait showcases these remarkable siblings who dared to dream big. Their passion for exploration led them on an extraordinary journey that would forever change humanity's perspective on travel and adventure. Annonay proudly holds its place as the birthplace of hot air ballooning—a title well-deserved by Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier—the brilliant inventors behind this incredible feat. Their names will forever be etched into history books alongside their magnificent creation.