Montgolfier Balloon Ascension

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Object Details

Physical Description

Reverse painting on glass of a Montgolfier balloon ascension in an arched frame. Seven spectators in the foreground, and a chateau in the background. Image bordered with gold and black paint.

Credit Line

Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust

Inventory Number

A20141012000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

ART-Paintings

Medium

Painting, Reverse on Glass

Dimensions

2-D - In Frame (H x W x D): 29.2 × 23.8 × 3.2cm (11 1/2 × 9 3/8 × 1 1/4 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/nv95b24a6a8-7aa1-4c9c-a3ff-b14a79be4b29

Record ID

nasm_A20141012000