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People and animals with a balloon
Fanciful design showing crowds of people and animals watching the ascent of an idealised balloon (complete with what appears to be a key to wind it up). Nous somme ici en admirand le depart du Vaisseau volant -- We are here to admire the departure of the flying ship.
circa 18th century
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Ascent Ballooning Crowds Depart Departure Donkey Fanciful Gondola Idealised Imaginary Nous Parachute Sails Somme Spectators Umbrella Vaisseau Volant Watching Wind Wings
We are here to admire the departure of the flying ship,
EDITORS COMMENTS
reads a banner held high among the crowd in this 18th century fanciful design. The scene is filled with awe and excitement as people and animals gather to witness the ascent of an idealized hot air balloon. The balloon, with its ornate gondola and what appears to be a key to wind it up, stands tall against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. The crowd, dressed in fashionable attire of the era, gazes upwards with wide-eyed wonder. Some shield themselves from the sun with parasols, while others cling to one another for support. A donkey stands patiently among the spectators, its ears perked up in curiosity. The image is a testament to the imagination and innovation of the time, when the concept of flying was still a dream. The balloon, with its wings of hot air and sails of fabric, represents a new form of transportation that would soon revolutionize the way people traveled through the skies. The design also features other whimsical elements, such as a man in the foreground attempting to fly using a pair of wings strapped to his back, and a parachute-clad figure floating gracefully in the distance. The overall effect is one of wonder and possibility, as if anything is within reach if only one dares to dream. This print, held in the National Aerospace Library of The Royal Aeronautical Society, offers a glimpse into the past and the boundless human spirit that drives us to explore new frontiers. Whether it be by hot air balloon, wings, or imagination, the adventure is always worth the journey.
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