Title
Aerostat experiment "La Caroline" in Saint-Cloud on 15th July 1784
Caption
Aerostat experiment "La Caroline" in Saint-Cloud, the "vingt-quatre Jets" on 15th July 1784. Flown by the Duke of Chartres, the Robert brothers and their brother-in-law Collin-Hunin
Small painting on copper with frame (14 x 14.8 cm)
Muller-Quênot Collection
Info+
On 15th July 1784, the sizeable crowd that had gathered to witness the aerostatic experiment was moved to the the château de Saint-Cloud park. A new experiment had been announced in its place, referred to as the "vingt quatre jets," due to take place in the early morning. The Robert brothers had built a new elongated balloon, called « La Caroline ».
The Duke of Chatres, the Robert brothers and Collin-Hullin rose up into the air above the crowd of spectators.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Association Muller Quenot Rosheim
Reference
MQR10A00_237
License type
Rights managed
Available size
46,0Mb (2,6Mb) / 13,2in x 13,6in / 3947 x 4070 (300dpi)