Joseph Montgolfier Collection

Early hot air balloon flight

The Montgolfier Brothers (chromolitho)
1094155 The Montgolfier Brothers (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Montgolfier Brothers)

The Montgolfier Brothers first balloon ascent, 1783 (chromolitho)
1094135 The Montgolfier Brothers first balloon ascent, 1783 (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Montgolfier Brothers first balloon ascent, 1783)

Joseph Montgolfier (engraving)
2786743 Joseph Montgolfier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Montgolfier. Illustration for Chatterbox (1880)

Aerostatic machine 126 feet high by 100 feet wide, c. 1784 (print)
3869783 Aerostatic machine 126 feet high by 100 feet wide, c.1784 (print) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Depiction of Le Flesselles balloon used by Joseph Montgolfier for his ascent)

Joseph Montgolfier, French ballooning pioneer (chromolitho)
1094323 Joseph Montgolfier, French ballooning pioneer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Montgolfier (1740-1810), French ballooning pioneer

Jaques Etienne Montgolfier und Joseph Michael Montgolfier, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Jaques Etienne Montgolfier und Joseph Michael Montgolfier, (1933). Portrait of French inventor brothers Jacques E tienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) and Joseph Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810)

The Brothers Montgolfier, 18th century, (1910). Artist: JC De Mayr
The Brothers Montgolfier, 1910. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810) and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) were the inventors of the Montgolfiere-style hot air balloon

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Joseph Montgolfier: The Pioneering French Visionary Behind the Early Hot Air Balloon Flight Joseph Montgolfier, a key figure in the Montgolfier Brothers duo, played a pivotal role in the dawn of aeronautical history. In 1783, they launched their first hot air balloon, soaring 1,600 feet high and traveling over 8 miles. This groundbreaking achievement, captured in various chromolithos and engravings, marked the beginning of human flight. The Montgolfier Brothers' 126-foot-tall, 100-foot-wide aerostatic machine was a marvel of engineering, inspiring awe and wonder. Joseph Montgolfier, the French ballooning pioneer, continued to push the boundaries of possibility. In 1783, Lenormand's parachute was attached to their balloon for the first time, adding a new layer of safety to their daring adventures. The Montgolfier Brothers' collaborative spirit and innovative spirit live on in the annals of history, forever changing the way we view the world from new heights.