
2 9 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 21cm
Description
Watercolour painting showing preparations being made for a balloon ascent in 19th century France. The balloon is surrounded by a large crowd, some of whom are holding onto the tethering ropes. There are a large number of barrels around the balloon, probably filled with the lifting gas hydrogen.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10410845
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