Blanchard Collection (#8)

Mr Blanchard Pantaloon 19th century Watercolor
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Mr. Blanchard, after nature by Mr. Bolomey, Benjamin Samuel, 1739-1819, artist, A Rotterdam : Chez M. d Sallieth, between 1780 and 1800

Half-length portrait of French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard. 1785

Mr. Blanchard, living in Calais, France

Jean Pierre Blanchard, London Published by I. Sewel, Cornhill, July 1st, 1785, Half-length portrait of French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard

M. S. Blanchard, (Madeleine Sophie Armand) French aeronaut, 19th century engraving
M.S. Blanchard, (Madeleine Sophie Armand) French aeronaut, 19th century engraving

Franazois Blanchard / Bollinger, sc. Zwickau : b. d. Gebr. Schumann, [between 1780
Franazois Blanchard / Bollinger, sc. Zwickau : b.d. Gebr. Schumann, [between 1780 and 1800], Half-length profile portrait of French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard

DORE: THE LADIES MILE. The Ladies Mile. Engraving by Paul Johnnard-Pacel after Gustave Dore for London, a Pilgrimage, by William Blanchard Jerrold, 1872

Botanical Gardens - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
Entrance to the Botanical Gardens - Nguyen Binh Khiem Street - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. View of The Museum of Vietnamese History. Date: circa 1930s

Illustration of the centenary of ballooning. Engraving, 1884
BALLOONING, 1884. Illustration of the centenary of ballooning. Engraving, 1884

Hot air balloon and rudder designed by French aeronaut Jean Pierre Francois Blanchard. Wood engraving, American, c1835
BLANCHARDs BALLOON. Hot air balloon and rudder designed by French aeronaut Jean Pierre Francois Blanchard. Wood engraving, American, c1835

Hot air balloon designed by Jean Pierre Francois Blanchard, in which he crossed the English Channel with John Jeffries
BLANCHARDs BALLOON. Hot air balloon designed by Jean Pierre Francois Blanchard, in which he crossed the English Channel with John Jeffries in 1785. Wood engraving, American, c1835

Airship invented by Jean Pierre Francois Blanchard in the 18th century
FLYING MACHINE. Airship invented by Jean Pierre Francois Blanchard in the 18th century

The third balloon ascent of J. P. F. Blanchard at Rouen, France, in July 1784. Contemporary French engraving
BLANCHARDs BALLOON, 1784. The third balloon ascent of J.P.F. Blanchard at Rouen, France, in July 1784. Contemporary French engraving

Madame Jean Pierre Blanchard rising in a balloon above Turin, Italy, in 1812: contemporary French colored engraving
BLANCHARD: ITALY, 1812. Madame Jean Pierre Blanchard rising in a balloon above Turin, Italy, in 1812: contemporary French colored engraving

Dedie a Mr Blanchard - Apparition du Globe Aerostatique
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Grand Aerostatic Balloon - Blanchard
Grand Aerostatic Balloon in which M. Blanchard ascended from the Royal Military Academy at Little Chelsea, 16 October 1784. [C.F.A. Pierce Collection]

Portrait engraving of Jean Pierre Blanchard [1785] [C.F.A. Pierce Collection]

The first aerial crossing of the English Channel - Blanchard
Original contemporary etching, coloured by hand, of the first aerial crossing of the English Channel, undertaken by Jean-Pierre Blanchard and an American physician, Dr John Jeffries

Balon Aerostatique de M Blanchard
Plate showing Balon Aerostatique de M. Blanchard. 1784

Plate from Blanchard pamphlets 1787
Plate from Blanchard pamphlets, 1787

Plate from Relation du 15me Voyage Aerien de Mr Blanchard
Plate from Relation du 15me Voyage Ae

Warehouses in the city of London. From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872

Dudley Street, Seven Dials : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Unkempt, dirty children play in the street while cab tries to drive through without crushing

Wentworth Street, Whitechapel, the poor Jewish quarter of the city: From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Wood engraving

Ludgate Hill : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Scene of traffic congestion, railway viaduct (centre), and dome of St Paul s. Wood engraving

A City Thoroughfare : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Scene of chaotic traffic congestion with a London policeman trying to get vehicles moving

First balloon crossing of English Channel, 7 January 1785 by Jean-Pierre Blanchard, French inventor, and American Dr John Jeffries from Dover to Guines, 2 hours 30 mins. Chromolithograph c1883

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Francois Blanchard / Bollinger, Sc. Zwickau : B.d. Gebr. Schumann, [between 1780 And 1800], Half-length Profile Portrait Of French Balloonist Jean-pierre Blanchard

M. s. Blanchard
M.s. Blanchard, (madeleine Sophie Armand) French Aeronaut, 19th Century Engraving

Mr. Blanchard, living in Calais, France

Mr. Blanchard, After Nature By Mr. Bolomey, Benjamin Samuel, 1739-1819, Artist, A Rotterdam : Chez M. D sallieth, Between 1780 And 1800

Madame Blanchard (madeleine Sophie Armand) French Aeronaut, Jules Porreau, Sc. 1859

Jean Pierre Blanchard, London Published By I. Sewel, Cornhill, July 1st, 1785, Half-length Portrait Of French Balloonist Jean-pierre Blanchard

Half-length Portrait Of French Balloonist Jean-pierre Blanchard. 1785

Exploration history, Africa, 19th century, Nubia Chayky costume, Engraving of Blanchard from Voyage a Meroe of Frederic
Exploration history - Africa - 19th century - Nubia Chayky costume - Engraving of Blanchard from " Voyage A

Raphael Blanchard (1857-1919)
Portrait of Raphael Blanchard, a French botanist. From Archives de Parasitologie Tome XVI No 4, 31 October 1919

HOT-AIR BALLOONS, 1783-84. Illustration of five early flights of hot-air balloons in France, 1783-84: Two Montgolfier balloons, one by Jean Pierre Balnchard, and one by Charles and Robert

MAP: CHICAGO, 1874. Map of Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, including the city of Chicago, with an inset at upper left showing the Interstate Exposition Building in Chicago

Blanchards balloon ascent, Little Chelsea

Balloon descent, Prairie de Billancourt, France
View of Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon, which ascended from the Champ de Mars, Paris, and landed on the Prairie de Billancourt (on the Haute-de-Seine) later the same day. 2 March 1784

Balloon ascent by Blanchard, Champ de Mars, Paris
Balloon ascent by Jean-Pierre Blanchard from the Champ de Mars, Paris, with Pere Dont-Pecque (Dom Pech, a Benedictine monk). 2 March 1784

Blanchards balloon and apparatus
A representation of Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon and apparatus, with annotations. Below the large round balloon is a parachute, and under that two men in the gondola with wings for steering. 1780s

Blanchard balloon ascent, Rouen, France
Third balloon ascent of Jean-Pierre Blanchard, with Mr Boby, from the old barracks at Rouen. They later descended on the Plaine de Puissanval. 18 July 1784

First balloon flight over the English Channel, from Dover to the French coast, by Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Seen here is the balloon in flight between Calais and Boulogne, with a fisherman

Blanchard and Lepinard balloon ascent
14th balloon ascent of Jean-Pierre Blanchard, accompanied by the Chevalier Lepinard, at Lille, Flanders. With spectators and soldiers on the ground. 26 August 1785

Blanchard balloon ascent over Nuremberg, Germany

Blanchard balloon flight to Frankfurt, Germany
Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon flight to Frankfurt, Germany. Seen here flying above the crowds in a city park with a small parachute attached to the gondola. (1 of 2) 3 October 1785

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Blanchard: A Pioneer in the Skies From daring balloon ascents to groundbreaking achievements, Blanchard's name is etched in history. In 1793, Jean Pierre Blanchard and a small dog embarked on the first-ever balloon flight in the United States, soaring above Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia. This courageous feat marked the beginning of an era filled with awe-inspiring aerial adventures. Blanchard's legacy continued to soar as he crossed the English Channel alongside Jeffries, defying gravity and capturing imaginations worldwide. Their triumphant journey showcased their unwavering determination and pushed boundaries that were once thought impossible. The enchantment of ballooning extended beyond Europe's borders. Sophie Blanchard took center stage during her balloon ascent in Milan, captivating audiences with her grace and fearlessness amidst the clouds. Her courage paved the way for future female aviators who dared to dream big. As Gustave Doré captured London's bustling streets from above, his illustrations immortalized Blanchard's grand aerostatic balloons floating gracefully over Ludgate Hill and Limehouse Dock. These mesmerizing images transported viewers into a world where ordinary people could touch the sky. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, Rufus Blanchard meticulously mapped Chicago and its suburbs in 1874. Through his intricate engravings, he provided a glimpse into this rapidly expanding cityscape—a testament to human progress fueled by innovation. Blanchard became synonymous with adventure—an emblem of humanity's relentless pursuit of exploration. Whether it was ascending into unknown heights or traversing vast distances by rail or airship—his name echoed through time as a symbol of bravery and curiosity. In "The Devils Acre - Westminster" or "The New Zealander, " Gustave Doré masterfully depicted scenes that mirrored both reality and fantasy—where dreams collided with reality high above London’s rooftops. These ethereal illustrations remind us that within every person lies the potential to break free from earthly constraints and reach for the heavens.