A hydrogen balloon has landed at Nesles-la-Vallée in 1783: mounted men ride to greet the balloonists, others gather to watch. Coloured etching by T. Sergent.

  • Sergent-Marceau, Antoine François, 1751-1847
Date:
1780-1789
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36324i
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Previous title, replaced November 2023 : A hot-air balloon has landed: mounted men ride to greet the balloonists, others gather to watch. Coloured etching by T. Sergent.

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Paris (Quai des Grands Augustins) : Tilliard, graveur ; [Paris] : Maison de M. Debure fils ainé, libraire

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1 print : etching, with watercolour ; image 16.3 x 10.5 cm

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Mgr. le Duc de Chartres et Mr. le Duc de Fitz Jame signent le procès verbal qui constate l'arrivèe de MM. Charles et Robert dans la Prairie de Nesle près d'Hedouville. T. Sergent del. & sc. aqua forti.

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Wellcome Collection 36324i

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