The first manned ballooning on 21. November 1783 - a miniature painting, oil on copper, France, 1st half of the 19th century. Unsigned. Detailed painted scene. The balloon of the physicist Jean-Fran‡ois Pilâtre de Rozier and of the guard-officer Fran‡ois d'Arlandes over the impressive Château de la Muette. In the courtyard of the castle wads of smoke can be seen from the fire necessary for the production of heated air. In the foreground spectators and a honour guard of soldiers. Diameter circa cm. Mounted in brass and an ebonised wooden frame. The verso cov,
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