Mr. Blanchard, citoyen de Calais, pensionaire de SMTC et cor
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Mr. Blanchard, citoyen de Calais, pensionaire de SMTC et correspondent des plusieurs accademies sic. Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist, Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Date between 1780 and 1800
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Blanchard Calais Correspondent Tissandier Aeronautics Citoyen Pensionaire Plusieurs
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This head-and-shoulders portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Jean-Pierre Blanchard, a French pioneer in the realm of aeronautics. Born in Anzin, France, around 1753, Blanchard became a renowned figure in the late 18th century for his daring hot air balloon flights. He is depicted here as 'Citoyen de Calais et pensionaire de SMTC et correspondant des plusieurs accademies,' or 'Citizen of Calais, pensioner of SMTC, and correspondent of several academies.' Blanchard's connection to Calais, a city in northern France, is not explicitly stated in the title, but it is mentioned as his place of residence. The acronym SMTC likely refers to the Société des observations météorologiques et de physique de Calais, a local scientific society that Blanchard was affiliated with. The title also indicates that he was a correspondent for several academies, suggesting that he was a respected figure in the scientific community. The image of Blanchard, with his piercing gaze and neatly dressed attire, exudes an air of confidence and intellectual curiosity. His role as a balloonist, or 'tissandier' in French, was a groundbreaking and daring pursuit at the time, and Blanchard's achievements in this field brought him international acclaim. He is known to have made numerous flights with his collaborator, Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier, and was the first person to cross the English Channel by air, in 1785. This portrait offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable figure in the history of aeronautics and scientific exploration. The image, which dates between 1780 and 1800, is a testament to Blanchard's enduring legacy as a pioneer in the field and a symbol of human curiosity and ingenuity.
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