[Sixteen vignettes from the lives of French balloonists, Albert and Gaston Tissandier] (LOC)

Marie, Adrien-Emmanuel,, 1848-1891,, artist.

 

[Sixteen vignettes from the lives of French balloonists, Albert and Gaston Tissandier]

 

[1887]

 

1 drawing : ink and graphite.

 

Notes:

Drawing shows preparation for a balloon ascension, view from the balloon, landing at Chauvigny and deflation, and discussion of the event at the dinner table at the Chateau de l'Odière.

Compare with pencil sketch for this drawing in LOT 13401, no. 29.

Title devised by Library staff.

Captioned in French.

Tissandier collection.

 

Subjects:

Tissandier, Albert,--1839-1906.

Tissandier, Gaston,--1843-1899.

Balloonists--French--1880-1890.

Balloons (Aircraft) 1880-1890.

 

Format: Ink drawings--1880-1890.

 

Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.

 

Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA

 

Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL): hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.02312

 

Call Number: LOT 13401, no. 30

 

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