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[Apotheosis of Montgolfier]
Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
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Description | Allegorical print shows the elevation of the Montgolfier brothers, French balloonists, to divine status. A man (possibly Etienne Montgolfier) sits on top of a Montgolfier balloon while ascending into the clouds while holding a portrait of Joseph Montgolfier. Surrounding figures include an angel, the gods Neptune and Mars, and people preparing a sacrifice. |
File Format | JPG / JPEG |
Language | English |
Part of Series | Tissandier Collection |
Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
Access Restriction | Open |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Montgolfier, Jacques-Etienne,--1745-1799. |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Supernatural beings--1790-1820. |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Montgolfier, Joseph-Michel,--1740-1810. |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Balloons (Aircraft)--1790-1820. |
Content Type | Image |
Resource Type | Photograph |