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Ornate Montgolfier balloon
An ornate Montgolfier balloon, Le Flesselles, measuring 126 feet high and 100 feet wide. Montgolfier and six others ascended in this balloon above Lyons, France, on 19 January 1784.
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1780s 1784 Ascended Ascent Ballooning Feet Figures Goddesses Gods Lyon Lyons Montgolfier Mythological Mythology Wide Flesselles January
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This image depicts an ornate Montgolfier balloon, known as "Le Flesselles," which soared above Lyons, France, on a historic day in January 1784. Measuring an impressive 126 feet high and 100 feet wide, this balloon was a marvel of engineering and design during the early days of aviation. Montgolfier and his team of six intrepid explorers ascended into the sky aboard this magnificent creation, marking a significant milestone in human transportation and the dawn of the age of ballooning. The ornate Montgolfier balloon was a sight to behold, with its intricate decorative elements and grandeur that seemed to defy the laws of nature. The balloon's design was inspired by the mythology of the gods, with figures of goddesses adorning its exterior. This connection to the divine added an air of mystique and wonder to the balloon's journey, as it lifted off from the earth and ascended into the heavens. The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne, were pioneers in the field of ballooning, having made their first successful ascent in 1783. Their innovations and experiments with hot air balloons revolutionized transportation and opened up new possibilities for exploration and discovery. This image captures the spirit of adventure and the boundless curiosity of the 1780s, as humans dared to take to the skies and explore the unknown. This photograph is a rare and precious glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the early days of aviation and the awe-inspiring feats of the Montgolfier brothers. The ornate Montgolfier balloon, Le Flesselles, remains a symbol of human ingenuity and the power of the human spirit to reach for the stars.
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