Aerostat Collection (#5)

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

Four German aeronauts (colour litho) have run a scary adventure
2778049 Four German aeronauts (colour litho) have run a scary adventure by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four German aeronauts have raced a frightening adventure)

The first untethered balloon flight, by Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier
2619126 The first untethered balloon flight, by Jean-FranAzois PilAtre de Rozier and the Marquis d Arlandes on 21 November 1783 in a Montgolfier balloon, from Les Merveilles de la Science

Apparatus used for the preparation of the hydrogen gas, by the action of sulfuric acid
2619142 Apparatus used for the preparation of the hydrogen gas, by the action of sulfuric acid on iron, when filling a balloon, from Les Merveilles de la Science

Nadar (1820-1910) elevating Photography to the height of Art, published 1862 (engraving)
STC213599 Nadar (1820-1910) elevating Photography to the height of Art, published 1862 (engraving) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette
CHT179903 The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette, 21st November, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Louvre, Paris

The Balloon Voyage of Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-96) over the Chateau de Versailles
CHT179905 The Balloon Voyage of Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-96) over the Chateau de Versailles, 23rd June, 1784 (coloured engraving) by French School

The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette
CHT179904 The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette, 21st November, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Serie d illustration pour Edgar Poe : "L oeil, comme un etrange ballon
FIA5401990 Serie d illustration pour Edgar Poe : " L oeil, comme un etrange ballon, monte vers l infini" (The Eye, Like a Strange Balloon)

Gaspard Felix Tournachon dit Felix Nadar (1820-1910) elevating photography to the height
JEB4885675 Gaspard Felix Tournachon dit Felix Nadar (1820-1910) elevating photography to the height of art. Lithography based on a drawing on paper

A balloon accident: a spherical ball is damaged after leaving on the roofs of
XEE4185144 A balloon accident: a spherical ball is damaged after leaving on the roofs of the prefecture of Lille and hurts the 3 men aboard

The heroic ascent of Professor Piccard: ascent in balloon by Auguste Piccard, (1884-1962)
XEE4185063 The heroic ascent of Professor Piccard: ascent in balloon by Auguste Piccard, (1884-1962), Swiss physicist on August 18, 1932. The ball lands in Cavallaro di Monzambano

The experiences in airship balloon of Mr. Alberto Santos-Dumont (Santos Dumont
XEE4172873 The experiences in airship balloon of Mr. Alberto Santos-Dumont (Santos Dumont, 1873-1932) a bresilian aviation pioneer near the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Balloon flight: a nephew, worried not to receive news from his uncle on a balloon journey
JLJ4566762 Balloon flight: a nephew, worried not to receive news from his uncle on a balloon journey, makes every effort to reach him, and takes off all the balloons built (Lyon, Champs de mars)

Henry Giffards airship (1825 - 1882). 1851. chromolithograph of the late 19th
GIA4751364 Henry Giffards airship (1825 - 1882). 1851. chromolithograph of the late 19th century.. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Departure of the "Mediterranean"balloon of Count De la Vaux
GIA4751360 Departure of the " Mediterranean" balloon of Count De la Vaux. Toulon 1901. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The hydrogen balloon Oernen (Aquila) by Swedish engineer Solomon Andree (1854 - 1897
GIA4758992 The hydrogen balloon Oernen (Aquila) by Swedish engineer Solomon Andree (1854 - 1897) during a snowstorm on an island in Denmark, shortly before the departure for the North Pole

Plate in faience decoree of the representation of an ascent in balloon
JLJ4577751 Plate in faience decoree of the representation of an ascent in balloon. 18th century Private Collection by Unknown artist

Balloon flight: aerostatic experience of brothers Joseph and Etienne de Montgolfier in Lyon in January 1784
JLJ4590880 Balloon flight: aerostatic experience of brothers Joseph and Etienne de Montgolfier in Lyon in January 1784. Engraving of the 18th century

The blockade of Mainz: the stronghold is surrounded by the army of the First Coalition
JLJ4654120 The blockade of Mainz: the stronghold is surrounded by the army of the First Coalition on 14/04/1793. A balloon above the city in a state of siege used for military purposes

Letter A: aeronautic. Alphabet of professions. Delhalt imagery
DUV4202860 Letter A: aeronautic. Alphabet of professions. Delhalt imagery, second half of the 19th century. Dim: 40x29, 3cm by French School

Military aerostats: telephonic experiences in the establishment of Meudon
XEE4178423 Military aerostats: telephonic experiences in the establishment of Meudon. Engraving by Claverie in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'1331 of September 30, 1882

War of 1870 - Siege de Paris: balloon building workshops in Orleans station (today
XEE4165934 War of 1870 - Siege de Paris: balloon building workshops in Orleans station (today, Gare d Austerlitz), Paris, 1870 - Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'707 of October 29

Mr. Petins Aircraft (project conceived in 1850) - in "Album of Science
XEE4115206 Mr. Petins Aircraft (project conceived in 1850) - in " Album of Science; illustrious scientists; Great discoveries" 1896

Portrait of Pilatre de Rozier (1756 - 1785), French physicist and aeronautic
XEE4115012 Portrait of PilAtre de Rozier (1756 - 1785), French physicist and aeronautic (first trip in a hot air balloon) - in " Album de la Science; illustrious scientists; Great

Montgolfiere launched in Versailles, in the presence of the King (Louis XVI)
XEE4114330 Montgolfiere launched in Versailles, in the presence of the King (Louis XVI), Friday 19/09/1783 - in " Les Contemporains", n.d. end 19th century

The Albatros joined the Go-a-Head (page 216) in "Robur the Conqueror"
LSE4106310 The Albatros joined the Go-a-Head (page 216) in " Robur the Conqueror" by Jules Verne, 1886. by Roux

The Gambetta ascent, October 3, 1870: the mail left during the siege of Paris
LSE4110399 The Gambetta ascent, October 3, 1870: the mail left during the siege of Paris by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gambetta ascent, October 3)

Aircraft Central Station in Notre-Dame - in "The 20th Century"
LSE4097729 Aircraft Central Station in Notre-Dame - in " The 20th Century" by Robida by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Incident at the departure of the expedition to the North Pole (aerostat and wacky scenes)
LSE4092740 Incident at the departure of the expedition to the North Pole (aerostat and wacky scenes), parody of Jules Verne

Baloon built by French engineer Jean Marie Joseph (Jean-Marie-Joseph) Coutelle (1748-1835
XEE4150466 Baloon built by French engineer Jean Marie Joseph (Jean-Marie-Joseph) Coutelle (1748-1835) for the French Revolutionary armies to spy on their enemies

War of 1870: the descent of the ball "Armand Barbes"
XEE4145845 War of 1870: the descent of the ball " Armand Barbes" with Leon Gambetta (1838-1882) on board 7 October 1870 - Engraving In " La Science francaise"

Balloons: station for airships. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection
XEE4139867 Balloons: station for airships. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloons: station for airships)

The balloons: the balloon of General Jean-Baptiste (Jean Baptiste
XEE4139863 The balloons: the balloon of General Jean-Baptiste (Jean Baptiste) Marie Charles Meusnier de la Place (1754-1793), and the parachute of Andre Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823) invented in 1797

Cartoon of the Paris seat in aerostat - 1870
LSE4079129 Cartoon of the Paris seat in aerostat - 1870 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Customs clerk frightened by opening a crate from which escapes balloons - etching coul
LSE4079121 Customs clerk frightened by opening a crate from which escapes balloons - etching coul. 18th century. by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Aerostat: return of Charles and Robert, Tuesday, 2 Dec 1783 - engraving coul
LSE4079098 Aerostat: return of Charles and Robert, Tuesday, 2 Dec 1783 - engraving coul. by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Aerostat flight of Charles and Robert, December 1, 1783 - engraving, 18th century
LSE4078838 Aerostat flight of Charles and Robert, December 1, 1783 - engraving, 18th century by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Reception of the Robert Brothers with the Prince of Ghistelles, September 19, 1784
LSE4079103 Reception of the Robert Brothers with the Prince of Ghistelles, September 19, 1784 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Pillatre de Rozier et Romain en balloon sur les coasts de la Mancha 15 June 1785
LSE4078856 PillAtre de Rozier et Romain en balloon sur les coasts de la Mancha 15 June 1785 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

First Balloon Crossing of the Channel by Blanchard and Gefferies, January 7, 1785
LSE4078851 First Balloon Crossing of the Channel by Blanchard and Gefferies, January 7, 1785 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

River Scene with Balloon (oil on canvas)
BRN190594 River Scene with Balloon (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French

Alexandre Gustave Eiffel with his grandchildren in a gondola (b / w photo)
CHT286918 Alexandre Gustave Eiffel with his grandchildren in a gondola (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The P 2 military airship, arrived from Venice, flies over Milan, arousing enthusiasm among the population (colour litho)
2815467 The P 2 military airship, arrived from Venice, flies over Milan, arousing enthusiasm among the population (colour litho) by Beltrame

Very modern originality, a wedding celebrated in a balloon, in the clouds, 300 meters above sea level
2815410 Very modern originality, a wedding celebrated in a balloon, in the clouds, 300 meters above sea level, in Texas (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.