Aerostat Collection (page 4)

Illustration by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 22 / 09 / 07 - Modernite, Automobile
ICA4853415 Illustration by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 22/09/07 - Modernite, Automobile, Religion Faith, Atheism, Progres, Telegraph, Wireless Telegraphy, Telephone, Radium

Laetitia Sage, first English woman aeronaut, late 18th century
GIA4793733 Laetitia Sage, first English woman aeronaut, late 18th century. by British School, (18th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laetitia Sage, first English woman aeronaut)

Entree of Louis XVIII, King of France (1755-1824) in Paris on 3 May 1814
JLJ4689209 Entree of Louis XVIII, King of France (1755-1824) in Paris on 3 May 1814. Painting by Antoine Ignace Melling (1763-1831), 19th century. Watercolour and gouache. Dim: 0, 63 x 0, 98m

Filling operation of a hydrogen gas flask
GIA4753538 Filling operation of a hydrogen gas flask. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Filling operation of a hydrogen gas flask.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Portrait of Andre Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823), Anonymous
FIA5410141 Portrait of Andre Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823), Anonymous. Watercolour, Gouache on horn, Late 18th cent.. Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; out

Girls in the air at the Paris racecourse
LSE4079127 Girls in the air at the Paris racecourse by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Military Balloon Descent Project to England, 1801
LSE4079114 Military Balloon Descent Project to England, 1801 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Cartoon on the fire of Miolan and Janinets balloon, July 11, 1784
LSE4079111 Cartoon on the fire of Miolan and Janinets balloon, July 11, 1784. by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Captive aerostat by Jean Marie Joseph (Jean-Marie-Joseph) Coutelle (1748-1835)
LSE4079105 Captive aerostat by Jean Marie Joseph (Jean-Marie-Joseph) Coutelle (1748-1835), before Mainz assiegee, 1795 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Death of Pilatre de Rozier et Romain, 15 June 1785 (engraving)
LSE4079104 Death of PilAtre de Rozier et Romain, 15 June 1785 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French

Cartoon on the idea of flying away, 18th century
LSE4078880 Cartoon on the idea of flying away, 18th century by Unknown artist, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Cartoon on the idea of flying away)

Aerostat: song on the aerostatic globe, 18th century (engraving)
LSE4078848 Aerostat: song on the aerostatic globe, 18th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

First flight with animals on September 19, 1783
LSE4078835 First flight with animals on September 19, 1783 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: First flight with animals on September 19)

First flight to Annonay of the Montgolfiers brothers in 1783
LSE4078830 First flight to Annonay of the Montgolfiers brothers in 1783 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ascent and descent of Garnerin by balloon and parachute, 1798
LSE4084746 Ascent and descent of Garnerin by balloon and parachute, 1798 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Feast of the National Guard at the Champ de Mars, May 22, 1831
LSE4083624 Feast of the National Guard at the Champ de Mars, May 22, 1831 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A balloon on the roofs: rescue by the Firefighters - in "
LSE4079838 A balloon on the roofs: rescue by the Firefighters - in " Le Petite Journal", 1894 by Unknown Artist

Ascension in a hydrogen gas balloon of French aeronautics Charles and Robert le Jeune
XEE4414526 Ascension in a hydrogen gas balloon of French aeronautics Charles and Robert le Jeune, made in Paris, in the Tuileries Garden. December 1, 1783. Chromo of the late 19th century

In Germany, accident between the balloon of the Tomsik aeronautic and a train
LSE4429650 In Germany, accident between the balloon of the Tomsik aeronautic and a train. Engraving in " Le petit Parisien", on 08/07/1906 (engraving) by French School

Photographic staging with a hot air balloon. Photography, late 19th century, Paris. Coll
LSE4310818 Photographic staging with a hot air balloon. Photography, late 19th century, Paris. Coll. Selva. by Unknown photographer

Alberto Santos-Dumont (Santos Dumont) (1873-1932), a Bresilian aviation pioneer in Paris
XEE4187034 Alberto Santos-Dumont (Santos Dumont) (1873-1932), a Bresilian aviation pioneer in Paris during an aeronautical party organised in his honour at the Tuileries

L interieur du van des aerostiers militaires des armes de la Loire, all asleep
LSE4330036 L interieur du van des aerostiers militaires des armes de la Loire, all asleep, attaches to the last train leaving Orleans on 5 December 1870

Portrait of Jefferies, scientist, who accompanied Blanchard on the first balloon crossing
XEE4114958 Portrait of Jefferies, scientist, who accompanied Blanchard on the first balloon crossing of the Channel - in " Album de la Science; illustrious scientists; Great discoveries"

Experience of the aerostatic globe of Mr. Charles and Robert at the Tuileries Garden on 1
XEE4412059 Experience of the aerostatic globe of Mr. Charles and Robert at the Tuileries Garden on 1 December 1783. by Unknown artist

The aerostatic globe built in Versailles in 1783
XEE4411264 The aerostatic globe built in Versailles in 1783. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Flying Globe: "enchanted ship"
LSE4402411 The Flying Globe: " enchanted ship" intended to tour the world with 4000 people (3000 fr. per head), based on an engraving of the late 18th century

Leon Gambetta depart for Tours sur l Armand-Barbes on October 7
JLJ4590838 Leon Gambetta depart for Tours sur l Armand-Barbes on October 7, 1870 in Montmartre The politician Leon Gambetta (1838-1882) left Paris in a hot air balloon

Nadareostat battleships. The headline of the "Fun Journal"Na'604 of July 27
JEB4885702 Nadareostat battleships. The headline of the " Fun Journal" NA'604 of July 27, 1867 (engraving) by Bertall

History of balloons: aerostatic experience carried out at the Champ de Mars in Paris
JLJ4654897 History of balloons: aerostatic experience carried out at the Champ de Mars in Paris on 27/08/1783: the balloon is filled with hydrogenic gas by Jacques Charles (1746-1823)

Ascension of the physicist Andre Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823
JLJ4649762 Ascension of the physicist Andre Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823) at Parc Monceau on the 5th thermidor year 6. Garnerin, responsible for hot air balloon during the French Revolution

Portrait of Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1756-1785), French chemist and aeronaute
GIA4787529 Portrait of Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1756-1785), French chemist and aeronaute. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jean Pierre (Jean-Pierre) Blanchard (1753-1809), French aeronaute
GIA4786608 Portrait of Jean Pierre (Jean-Pierre) Blanchard (1753-1809), French aeronaute. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aerostatic Figure - The "Aerian Nymph"of the Enslen brothers
XEE4151085 Aerostatic Figure - The " Aerian Nymph" of the Enslen brothers (Christian Gottfried, 1757-1818 and Johann Carl Enslen, 1769-1849) circa 1784 by Unknown artist

Aerostation - Flying boat project of Pierre de Lana - Flying aircraft of Besnier (1678
XEE4150568 Aerostation - Flying boat project of Pierre de Lana - Flying aircraft of Besnier (1678) - Balloon - Balloon - Airship balloon - illustration of E Letellier - Protect historical notebook

Ascent of the ball "Le Giant"in Brussels on September 26
XEE4182111 Ascent of the ball " Le Giant" in Brussels on September 26, 1864 with Felix Nadar. From a photograph of Mr. Ghemar, the kings photographer

New gas properties: zeppelin inflates with helium. Anonymous illustration from 1925
XEE4141001 New gas properties: zeppelin inflates with helium. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: New gas properties)

Balloons: airship type homeland. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection
XEE4139876 Balloons: airship type homeland. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloons: airship type homeland)

Balloons: balloon sausage. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection
XEE4139873 Balloons: balloon sausage. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloons: balloon sausage. Anonymous illustration of 1925)

The Victoria towed by an elephant - in "Five Weeks in Balloon"
LSE4106814 The Victoria towed by an elephant - in " Five Weeks in Balloon", novel by Jules Verne, 1867. Hetzel Editions

Zeppelin over warships in the Kiel canal, Germany during World War I
498878 Zeppelin over warships in the Kiel canal, Germany during World War I, from The Year 1914 Illustrated by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eKen Welsh; English

Gonflement en campagne d un aerostat au moyen de ballons reservoirs, aux grandes manoeuvres allemandes (engraving)
5228362 Gonflement en campagne d un aerostat au moyen de ballons reservoirs, aux grandes manoeuvres allemandes (engraving) by French School

The hunt for mines in peacetime, in the Mediterranean (colour litho)
2808808 The hunt for mines in peacetime, in the Mediterranean (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mine hunting in peacetime, in the Mediterranean)

The wonderful aviation races in Reims, airplanes and airships chase each other in the air in... (colour litho)
2815261 The wonderful aviation races in Reims, airplanes and airships chase each other in the air in... (colour litho) by Beltrame

An exciting adventure and touched by three German aeronauts who tried a long-distance flight (colour litho)
2778194 An exciting adventure and touched by three German aeronauts who tried a long-distance flight (colour litho) by Beltrame

The airship that launches airplanes (colour litho)
2777755 The airship that launches airplanes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The airship that launches airplanes)

A strange adventure (colour litho)
2777652 A strange adventure (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange adventure)

On the Karst, one of our aviators attacked an enemy balloon under observation that fell on fire... (colour litho)
2777610 On the Karst, one of our aviators attacked an enemy balloon under observation that fell on fire... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Aerostat: A Journey through the Skies" Step into the world of aerostats and embark on a captivating journey through history and innovation. From the majestic R101 at Cardington EPW029993 to the enchanting Balloon over Stonehenge N060085, these floating wonders have always fascinated mankind. The Graf Zeppelin EPW038817 stands as a testament to human ingenuity, showcasing the remarkable achievements in air travel. Meanwhile, Ballooning CVS01_01_042 takes us soaring above Lodge Hill Battery N060478, offering breathtaking views from high above. Let's not forget the pioneers who paved the way for these magnificent creations. The Montgolfier Brothers' groundbreaking experiment made at Annonay on 5 June 1783 forever changed our perception of flight. And in Ernest Petin's masterpiece painting "Ascent of a hot air balloon in Aranjuez", we witness the sheer thrill and wonder of ballooning. Intriguing personalities like Jean Pierre Blanchard and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) come alive through vivid portraits and engravings. Their unwavering passion for exploration propelled humanity forward into new frontiers. Even during tumultuous times, such as when The Soviet Union began building dirigibles illustrated in USSR Builds Socialism (1933), innovation continued to soar against all odds. Aerostats have captured our imagination throughout history, blending science with artistry to create an awe-inspiring spectacle that defies gravity itself. So let your spirit take flight as you delve into this captivating world where dreams meet reality among billowing clouds and endless horizons.