The 2nd Aerial Journey (Hydrogen Balloon) Charles et Robert Ju. 1, 1783. Vue prise de la terrasse des Feuillants.

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Object Details

Physical Description

Watercolor on paper of Charles and Robert during their second ascension in a hydrogen balloon on July 1, 1783. Image shows the balloon aloft over a crowd of spectators with buildings in the background. Handwritten note with the painting says that the image is the view from the terrace of the Feuillants.

Credit Line

Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust

Date

c. 1790-1820

Inventory Number

A20141011000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

ART-Paintings

Medium

Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Dimensions

Painting (H x W): 8.9 × 13.7cm (3 1/2 × 5 3/8 in.)

Note (H x W): 9.5 × 10.2cm (3 3/4 in. × 4 in.)

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9bb8fb663-c586-4e65-b98d-f618237e3354

Record ID

nasm_A20141011000