Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Type
ART-Paintings
Medium
Painting, on Ivory
Physical Description
Miniature framed painting on ivory. Image shows the landing of Charles and Robert, at Neles-la-Vallee, December 1, 1784. Robert is leaving the basket so that Charles can reascend alone, the first man to make a solo free flight. Reverse glass painting around the image. Reverse of frame is lined with paper.
Dimensions
2-D - In Frame (H x W x D): 12.5 × 12.2 × 1.1cm (4 15/16 × 4 13/16 × 7/16 in.)
Inventory Number
A20140990000
Credit Line
Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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