Pilatre De Rozier Collection

Early hot air balloon flight

L aero-montgolfiere de Pilatre de Rozier et Romain (engraving)
5228248 L aero-montgolfiere de Pilatre de Rozier et Romain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L aero-montgolfiere de Pilatre de Rozier et Romain)

Traversee de Paris en ballon par Pilatre de Rozier et le marquis d Arlandes, le 21 novembre 1783 (engraving)
5228236 Traversee de Paris en ballon par Pilatre de Rozier et le marquis d Arlandes, le 21 novembre 1783 (engraving) by French School

The history of balloons (colour litho)
3099321 The history of balloons (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The history of balloons)

First untethered flight of the Montgolfier Brothers hot air balloon, 1783 (chromolitho)
974619 First untethered flight of the Montgolfier Brothers hot air balloon, 1783 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First aerial voyage of Pilatre de Rozier and d Arlandes, Paris, France, 1783 (1890s). On 21 November 1783, Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-1785) and Francois Laurent d Arlandes (1742-1809)

Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Pilatre de Rozier, Paris, 11 October 1783 (1887)
Ascent in a captive hot air balloon made by Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in Paris, 11 October 1783 (1887). From Histoire des Ballons by Gaston Tissandier. (Paris, 1887)

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Pilatre de Rozier: The Pioneering French Balloonist who Soared to New Heights. Discover the captivating story of Pilatre de Rozier, a French pioneer who revolutionized the skies with his groundbreaking hot air balloon flights. Witness the historic first untethered flight of the Montgolfier Brothers' hot air balloon in 1783, as depicted in this engraving. Pilatre de Rozier joined the marquis d'Arlandes for the first aerial voyage over Paris on November 21, 1783. Delve into the rich history of balloons with this color lithograph, showcasing Pilatre de Rozier's achievements. His ascents in captive hot air balloons, such as the one made on October 11, 1783, captivated the world. However, tragedy struck on June 4, 1785, when Pilatre de Rozier and the marquis d'Arlandes lost their lives during another balloon flight. Join us as we celebrate Pilatre de Rozier's legacy as a French balloonist, a pioneer of aviation, and a symbol of human curiosity and innovation.