Inflated balloon with filling apparatus attached to barrels
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Inflated balloon with filling apparatus attached to barrels
Inflated balloon with filling apparatus attached to barrels of gas. Date between 1783 and 1799
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Apparatus Attached Barrels Filling Inflated Tissandier Aeronautics
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This print depicts an early aeronautical invention from the late 18th century, featuring an inflated hot air balloon with its filling apparatus attached to barrels of gas. The image, believed to date between 1783 and 1799, showcases the intricate details of this remarkable contraption that allowed humans to take flight for the first time. The hot air balloon, an engineering marvel of its time, was the brainchild of the Montgolfier brothers in France. This particular balloon appears to be of the 'Montgolfier type,' which relied on the buoyancy of heated air to lift the basket and passengers off the ground. The large, spherical balloon is tethered to the ground, indicating that this scene may have taken place during a demonstration or testing phase. The filling apparatus, attached to the barrels, is a crucial component of the balloon's design. The barrels, likely made of metal, held a combustible fuel, such as charcoal or wood, which was burned to produce heat. The heated air would then rise into the balloon, causing it to lift off the ground. The filling process was a delicate and dangerous one, as the fuel had to be carefully controlled to ensure a stable ascent. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of aeronautics, a time when human flight was still a new and wondrous phenomenon. It serves as a testament to the ingenuity and curiosity of the human spirit, as well as the determination to push the boundaries of what was thought possible.
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