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Ascent by Count Adreani in a Montgolfiere balloon - 1784
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Ascent by Count Adreani in a Montgolfiere balloon - 1784
First flight in Italy, ascent by Count Adreani in a Montgolfiere balloon, February 1784
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This image brings to life the historic moment of Count Adreani's ascent in a Montgolfiere balloon, marking the first manned flight in Italy, which took place in February 1784. The Count, dressed in elegant attire and wearing a hat adorned with a feather, gazes upwards with a sense of awe and excitement as he ascends into the vast, blue Italian sky. The Montgolfiere balloon, with its distinctive bulbous shape and intricate woven basket, is tethered to the ground by several ropes. A small crowd of onlookers below, including soldiers and curious onlookers, watch in wonder as the Count embarks on this groundbreaking journey. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, illuminating the rolling hills and picturesque landscape in the background. The Montgolfiere balloon, invented by the Montgolfier brothers in France in 1783, had already gained popularity across Europe, but this flight marked a significant milestone in Italian history. The success of this flight inspired further experiments and advancements in ballooning technology, paving the way for future aviation innovations. This evocative print, from the esteemed archive of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of discovery, adventure, and human achievement.
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