In 1783, the Montgolfier Brothers invented the first hot air balloon. A Montgolfier ballon soared into the sky for the first manned flight. This took place on November 21, 1783, in Paris, France.
Balloons amazed 18th century Europe and America. To create a spectacle, the balloons had elaborate decorations. Sometimes they had somewhat crazy ideas for propulsion, such as eagles pulling them!
Since then artists have created beautiful pictures of famous old balloons.
Here are some vintage lithographs of balloons for you to choose from.
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.8 inches)Premier Voyage Aerien, 1783. Balloon made by the Montgolfier brothersBallooning prints of 18th century and Regency period balloons are renowned amongst collectors, as the balloons were so beautfiul and even fanciful. The vertical and horizontal lines of the buildings and..
US$100.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.8 inches)Neueste Erfingung einen Luftballon dureb Adler zu regieren, 1801Ballooning prints of 18th century and Regency period balloons are renowned amongst collectors, as the balloons were so beautfiul and even fanciful. The vertical and horizontal lines of the buildings and tree..
US$100.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.8 inches)L'Aero Montgolfiere denomee 'Tour de Calais', 1785Ballooning prints of 18th century and Regency period balloons are renowned amongst collectors, as the balloons were so beautfiul and even fanciful. The vertical and horizontal lines of the buildings and trees in the print..
US$100.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.8 inches)Ballooning prints of 18th century and Regency period balloons are renowned amongst collectors, as the balloons were so beautfiul and even fanciful. The vertical and horizontal lines of the buildings and trees in the prints combine satisfyingly with the plump curves of th..
US$100.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.8 inches)Modele du Ballon qui ete execute pour le Sacre de Napoleon en 1804Ballooning prints of 18th century and Regency period balloons are renowned amongst collectors, as the balloons were so beautfiul and even fanciful. The vertical and horizontal lines of the buildings and tr..
US$100.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.8 inches)Ascension de Madame Blanchard au Champ de MarsBallooning prints of 18th century and Regency period balloons are renowned amongst collectors, as the balloons were so beautfiul and even fanciful. The vertical and horizontal lines of the buildings and trees in the prints co..
US$75.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.8 inches)Ballooning prints of 18th century and Regency period balloons are renowned amongst collectors, as the balloons were so beautfiul and even fanciful. The vertical and horizontal lines of the buildings and trees in the prints combine satisfyingly with the plump curves of th..
US$100.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.8 inches)Montgolfiere lancee a Tivoli, 1800Ballooning prints of 18th century and Regency period balloons are renowned amongst collectors, as the balloons were so beautfiul and even fanciful. The vertical and horizontal lines of the buildings and trees in the prints combine satisf..
US$50.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.8 inches)Ascension du Sieur a la Citadelle de Strasbourg, 1784Ballooning prints of 18th century and Regency period balloons are renowned amongst collectors, as the balloons were so beautfiul and even fanciful. The vertical and horizontal lines of the buildings and trees in the pr..
US$100.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.8 inches)Ballooning prints of 18th century and Regency period balloons are renowned amongst collectors, as the balloons were so beautfiul and even fanciful. The vertical and horizontal lines of the buildings and trees in the prints combine satisfyingly with the plump curves of th..
US$100.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.8 inches)Ballooning prints of 18th century and Regency period balloons are renowned amongst collectors, as the balloons were so beautfiul and even fanciful. The vertical and horizontal lines of the buildings and trees in the prints combine satisfyingly with the plump curves of th..
US$100.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.8 inches)Ascension de Margat sur son Cerf Aeronaute Coco, 1817Ballooning prints of 18th century and Regency period balloons are renowned amongst collectors, as the balloons were so beautfiul and even fanciful. The vertical and horizontal lines of the buildings and trees in the pr..
US$100.00
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