Title

The fatal ballooning accident of Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier

Caption

Engraving depicting the fatal ballooning accident of Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier (1756-1783) a French chemistry and physics teacher. Dated 18th Century

Date

18th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A14_317

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (5,8Mb) / 17,7in x 13,2in / 5312 x 3948 (300dpi)

Keywords

18th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Fatal Death Dead Deceased Balloon Balloons Hot-Air Balloon Ballooning Aviation Flight Flying Transport Transportation Boulogne Channel English Channel Crash Chemistry France French Physics Teacher Teacher Physics 18th Century