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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-Prints, Original Medium Print, Etching on Paper, Colored Physical Description Colored etching of an ascent in a gas balloon by Charles and Robert. A crowd of spectators has gathered in the courtyard. One of the figures in the gondola has dropped his flag. Title and description of scene on the bottom in French and German. The image and title at the top have been printed in reverse because the print is meant to be viewed through an image reversing zograscope. 'Collection des Profpects.' 'Se vend à Augsbourg darns le Négoce comun de l'Académie Imperiale d'Empire, sous fon Privilege et avec défense de ri en faire ni vendre de Copies.' Dimensions Mat: 40 × 50.8cm (15 3/4 in. × 20 in.)
Unmatted: 41.3 × 29.8cm (11 3/4 × 16 1/4 in.)
 Inventory Number A20140657000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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