Late 19th Century French engraving - hot air balloon 100 year anniversary 22" x 28¾"

SKU: 6498

US$616
This whimsical engraving, painted by hand celebrates the 100 year anniversary of hot air ballooning. Circa 1883. Retains original frame.
Condition consistent with age and use.
Excerpt from Eballoon.org
THE HISTORY OF HOT AIR BALLOONING
On the 19th September 1783 Pilatre De Rozier, a scientist, launched the first hot air balloon called 'Aerostat Reveillon'. The passengers were a sheep, a duck and a rooster and the balloon stayed in the air for a grand total of 15 minutes before crashing back to the ground.
The first manned attempt came about 2 months later on 21st November, with a balloon made by 2 French brothers, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier. The balloon was launched from the centre of Paris and flew for a period of 20 minutes. The birth of hot air ballooning!

Condition and wear consistent with age and use.
Approx. overall 22" x 28¾"
Approx. overall 56cm x 73cm

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