Melle. de Montgolfier (Collection de MA Goupil)
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Melle. de Montgolfier (Collection de MA Goupil)
Melle. de Montgolfier (Collection de MA Goupil). Full-length portrait of Adelaide Montgolfier, seated on a wall with balloons in the background. Date between 1880 and 1900
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Goupil Montgolfier Tissandier Aeronautics Melle
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Melle. de Montgolfier: A Visionary Pioneer of Aeronautics This full-length portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Adelaide Montgolfier, a pioneering figure in the early history of aeronautics. The photograph, part of the Collection de MA Goupil, dates between 1880 and 1900, offering a glimpse into the intriguing world of late 19th-century aviation. Adelaide Montgolfier, born into a noble French family, was the wife of the renowned Montgolfier brothers, Jacques-Étienne and Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, inventors of the hot air balloon. Her association with the Montgolfiers and their groundbreaking discoveries in the field of aeronautics led her to become an integral part of the aeronautical scene. In this image, Adelaide Montgolfier is depicted seated on a wall, her elegant attire and poised posture exuding an air of refinement and sophistication. The backdrop of the photograph is adorned with balloons, a subtle yet unmistakable reference to her connection to the Montgolfier brothers and their pioneering work in flight. The Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloons revolutionized the world, allowing mankind to soar above the earth for the first time. Their inventions paved the way for the development of modern aviation and opened up new possibilities for exploration and discovery. Adelaide Montgolfier, with her unwavering support and involvement, played a crucial role in this remarkable chapter in human history. This evocative portrait of Melle. de Montgolfier serves as a testament to her significant contribution to the world of aeronautics and her enduring legacy as a visionary pioneer.
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