Montgolfiere Collection

Montgolfier 1st Flight
The first manned ascent - Pilatre de Rozier and the marquis d Arlandes make history in a hot-air Montgolfiere

The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon
CHT179396 The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon, 27th August, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

First Manned Balloon
The hot air Montgolfiere carrying de Rozier and d Arlandes, makes the worlds first manned ascent, over Paris

The Battle of Fleurus on 26 June 1794 between the French Republic and Prussia
DUV4205342 The Battle of Fleurus on 26 June 1794 between the French Republic and Prussia: General Jean-Baptiste Jourdan (Jean Baptiste Jourdan)

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)

Freedom Is In The Air
Lucie Gagnon

Title page with balloonist, dancers, fencers, fiddler, workers, police and riff-raff
FLO4686863 Title page with balloonist, dancers, fencers, fiddler, workers, police and riff-raff. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from David Carey's Life in Paris

A hot air balloon ascends in Paris, France in the 18th century, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes
4071150 A hot air balloon ascends in Paris, France in the 18th century, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes, pub.Paris 1875.

First air trip in 1783, early 20th century (illustration)
PCT5618350 First air trip in 1783, early 20th century (illustration); (add.info.: First air trip (manned flight) on November 21

The "Minerve", fantasy airship by Etienne-Gaspard Robert aka Etienne Robertson, 1803, engraving
1730437 The "Minerve", fantasy airship by Etienne-Gaspard Robert aka Etienne Robertson, 1803, engraving; (add.info.: The "Minerve")

Ascent of M. Godard's Montgolfier balloon from Cremorne Gardens, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ascent of M. Godard's Montgolfier balloon from Cremorne Gardens, [London], 1864. The '...heated-air, balloon, with which M

First montgolfier trip by Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 1793, 19th century (engraving)
2757990 First montgolfier trip by Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 1793, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport)

Hot air balloons at dawn in front of Mount Erciyes, Goreme, Cappadocia, Nevsehir Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey

Hot air balloons, Goreme, Cappadocia, Nevsehir Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey

Ernest Petin
2757507 Ernest Petin. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. The french balloonist Errest Petin)

Jean Pierre Blanchard
2758004 Jean Pierre Blanchard.; (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. Jean Pierre Blanchard, who crosses the Chanel from Dover (England) to Guignes (France)

Portrait of Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) (engraving)
2757985 Portrait of Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics)

Jacques Charles
2757993 Jacques Charles. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. The french inventor Jacques Charles)

Henri Giffard
2757508 Henri Giffard. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. French inventor Henri Giffard)

Francois Laurent d'Arlandes
2757991 Francois Laurent d'Arlandes.; (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. Francois Laurent d̥Arlandes)

Joseph Michel Montgolfier
2757987 Joseph Michel Montgolfier. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics)

Henry Tracey Coxwell
2757513 Henry Tracey Coxwell. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. English aeronaut Henry Tracey Coxwell)

Le photographe Nadar. The photograph Nadar
2757502 Le photographe Nadar. The photograph Nadar. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Art. Coll. Part. Art. Photography. The french photographer Nadar)

Jean Francois Pilatre de Rozier
2757477 Jean Francois Pilatre de Rozier.; (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. Jean Francois Pilatre de Rozier, pionneer in aeronautics)

Portrait of the doctor John Jeffries (1745-1819) (engraving)
2758003 Portrait of the doctor John Jeffries (1745-1819) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics)

Historical balloons and airships, wood engravings, published in 1893
Historical balloons and airships: 1) Balloon by Jean-Pierre Blanchard (1753 - 1809) with flapping wings and parachute (1784); 2) Montgolfier brothers balloon (1783); 3

Death of the aeronaute John La Mountain, separated from his balloon on July 4, 1873, in Iona (USA)
LSE4330040 Death of the aeronaute John La Mountain, separated from his balloon on July 4, 1873, in Iona (USA), engraving after a drawing by Albert Tissandier illustrating a study on airshipwrecks

Caricature of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, aka Nadar (1820-1910) 1862 (engraving)
1730124 Caricature of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, aka Nadar (1820-1910) 1862 (engraving) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info)

Flight of the Montgolfier Brothers balloon at Versailles, 19 September 1783 (engraving)
3648072 Flight of the Montgolfier Brothers balloon at Versailles, 19 September 1783 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

L aero-montgolfiere de Pilatre de Rozier et Romain (engraving)
5228248 L aero-montgolfiere de Pilatre de Rozier et Romain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L aero-montgolfiere de Pilatre de Rozier et Romain)

The first untethered balloon flight, by Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier
2619126 The first untethered balloon flight, by Jean-FranAzois PilAtre de Rozier and the Marquis d Arlandes on 21 November 1783 in a Montgolfier balloon, from Les Merveilles de la Science

The flight of the Aerostat Reveillon on 19th of September 1783 by the Montgolfier
2619125 The flight of the a© rostat Reveillon on 19th of September 1783 by the Montgolfier brothers at Versailles, France, before King Louis XVI of France and Queen Marie Antoinette

The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette
CHT179903 The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette, 21st November, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Louvre, Paris

The Balloon Voyage of Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-96) over the Chateau de Versailles
CHT179905 The Balloon Voyage of Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-96) over the Chateau de Versailles, 23rd June, 1784 (coloured engraving) by French School

The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette
CHT179904 The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette, 21st November, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Military aerostats: telephonic experiences in the establishment of Meudon
XEE4178423 Military aerostats: telephonic experiences in the establishment of Meudon. Engraving by Claverie in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'1331 of September 30, 1882

War of 1870 - Siege de Paris: balloon building workshops in Orleans station (today
XEE4165934 War of 1870 - Siege de Paris: balloon building workshops in Orleans station (today, Gare d Austerlitz), Paris, 1870 - Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'707 of October 29

View of Jura with a hot air balloon, 1817 (oil on canvas)
5912006 View of Jura with a hot air balloon, 1817 (oil on canvas) by Bourgoin, FranAzois-Jules (fl.1796-1817); 83.7x116.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

River Scene with Balloon (oil on canvas)
BRN190594 River Scene with Balloon (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French

Alexandre Gustave Eiffel with his grandchildren in a gondola (b / w photo)
CHT286918 Alexandre Gustave Eiffel with his grandchildren in a gondola (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ascent of the Aerostat in the Jardin des Tuileries, 1st December
CHT179395 The Ascent of the Aerostat in the Jardin des Tuileries, 1st December, 1783 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619123 Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Return on the 2nd December 1783 to the workshop in the Place des Victoires of
CHT259956 The Return on the 2nd December 1783 to the workshop in the Place des Victoires of the Balloon of Jacques Charles (1746-1823) and Nicholas Robert (1761-1828) (coloured engraving)

The Second Ascent in the Field of Nesle by Jacques Charles (1746-1823
CHT179398 The Second Ascent in the Field of Nesle by Jacques Charles (1746-1823) on the 1st December, 1783 (coloured engraving) by Desrais

View of the Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment in the Garden of M
CHT179394 View of the Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment in the Garden of M. Reveillon on the 19th of October, 1783 (coloured engraving) by Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816) (after); Louvre

La chute du ballon "Le Geant"dans les plaines du Hanovre en 1863
XEE4164568 La chute du ballon " Le Geant" dans les plaines du Hanovre en 1863 avec a bord : Jules et Louis Godard, Felix Nadar, sa femme, Fernand Montgolfier et Thirion

Cartoon ridiculing fashion and ballooning, c. 1783-4 (colour litho)
CHT259995 Cartoon ridiculing fashion and ballooning, c.1783-4 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Last Cataract of the Nile, illustration from Five Weeks in a Balloon
CHT213221 The Last Cataract of the Nile, illustration from Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne (1828-1905) Paris, Hetzel (engraving) (b/w photo) by Riou

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"Montgolfiere: A Journey into the Skies" In 1783, history witnessed a groundbreaking event - the Montgolfier brothers achieved the first flight of their invention, the hot air balloon. This momentous occasion marked the birth of manned aviation and forever changed our perception of travel. The Montgolfier's unmanned experiments paved the way for this triumph. Through meticulous trial and error, they perfected their design until it was ready to carry human passengers. On that fateful day, brave souls embarked on an unforgettable adventure as they soared above the earth in awe-inspiring wonder. Among those who dared to take flight were Ernest Petin and Jean Pierre Blanchard. Their courage knew no bounds as they embraced this new form of transportation with open arms. The portrait of Jacques Etienne Montgolfier captures his visionary spirit, immortalizing him as one of history's great inventors. Jacques Charles and Henri Giffard also played crucial roles in advancing ballooning technology. Their contributions pushed boundaries even further, propelling mankind towards greater heights in exploration and discovery. One cannot forget Francois Laurent d'Arlandes and Joseph Michel Montgolfier - pioneers who fearlessly ascended into uncharted skies together. Their partnership exemplified true collaboration and laid a foundation for future generations to follow. Henry Tracey Coxwell continued this legacy by capturing breathtaking aerial photographs from his balloon journeys. His lens revealed stunning vistas previously unseen by human eyes, inspiring countless others to dream beyond what seemed possible. Le photographe Nadar himself took flight aboard a hot air balloon, proving that even behind the camera lens lies an adventurer's heart yearning for new perspectives. His photograph serves as a testament to both his artistic talent and unwavering curiosity about our world from above. The story of "montgolfiere" is one filled with bravery, innovation, and boundless imagination – reminding us all that the sky is not the limit, but merely a gateway to infinite possibilities.