The Balloon Flight of Jacques Charles over the Place de la Concorde c. 1783
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This painting, attributed to Pierre Antoine de Machy, depicts the historic first manned hot-air balloon flight by Jacques Charles in 1783 over the Place de la Concorde in Paris. The scene shows a crowd gathered on the banks of the Seine River, watching the balloon ascend. This painting offers a glimpse into a significant moment in scientific and technological history, showcasing the fascination and awe that surrounded this early form of flight.
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On December 1, 1783, a crowd estimated at 400,000 people gathered to watch Jacques Charles and Aine Robert ascend in their hydrogen balloon. This painting records their historic flight from the Tuileries Gardens in Paris to the village of Nesle twenty-seven miles away - the longest hot-air balloon flight attempted up to that time.
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