Balloonist Collection (#8)

Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles, French physicist, c1783. Artist: Simon Charles Miger
Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles, French physicist, c1783. Print celebrating the first ascent in a hydrogen-balloon, made by Charles (1746-1823) from the Tuileries, Paris, on 1 December 1783

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac making a balloon ascent from Paris, 14 September 1804 (1910). On this flight, French chemist and physicist Gay-Lussac (1778-1850)

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, French chemist, physicist and balloonist, c1824. Gay-Lussac (1778-1850) investigated the behaviour of gases and developed techniques of chemical analysis

Jean Baptiste Biot and Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, French scientists, 1804 (1870). Biot (1774-1864) and Gay-Lussac (1778-1850)

Experiment to calculate the speed of sound in air, Paris, 1822, (c1880). Artist: Robert Brown
Experiment to calculate the speed of sound in air, Paris, 1822, (c1880). In 1822 the French appointed a commission to find the speed of sound in air

Vincenzo Lunardi, c1770, was an Italian diplomat who, on 15 September 1784, made the first British ascent in a hydrogen balloon

(Salomon) August Andree (1854-1897), Swedish engineer and balloonist, 1897. In 1897 Andree made an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon

Fowls of a Feather Flock together; a group of aeronauts, c1785
Fowls of a Feather Flock together ; a group of aeronauts, c1785. The Italian balloonist Vincenzo Lunardi (centre) in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5th October 1785

Vincenzo Lunardi, Italian aeronaut, c1785. Artist: John Kay
Vincenzo Lunardi, Italian aeronaut, 1785. Lunardi made the first hydrogen balloon ascent in Britain, at Moorfields, London, on 15th September 1784

Inflation of Charles and the Robert brothers hydrogen balloon, 1783 (c1807). Jean and Noel Robert helping Jacques Charles (1746-1823)

Departure of the Andree balloon expedition to the North Pole, Spitzbergen, 1897
Departure of the Andree balloon expedition to the North Pole, Spitzbergen, 11 July 1897. In 1897 a Swedish explorer named Salomon Andree made an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon

Henry Coxwell
HENRY COXWELL English balloonist, who made several scientific ascents with Glaisher. Date: 1819 - 1900

Jacques Charles
JACQUES-ALEXANDRE-CESAR CHARLES French scientist and pioneering balloonist Date: 1746 - 1823

Frank Hedges Butler
FRANK HEDGES BUTLER (1855 - 1928), Motorist and aviator Date: 1909

Jean-Pierre Blanchard(1753-1809), French aeronaut and balloonist

A Kite Balloon car over the Western Front, WW1
Two observers in the basket of a kite balloon pictured spotting activity on the ground below. The Kite Balloon section (often known as the balloonatics)

The Old Order Changeth
" Flight-Sergeant, in future when we go up, just give the order Let Go, instead of Let go the guys, " Date: 1918

Descent by parachute of Jacques Garnerin from a balloon.. Experimental descent by parachute from a balloon by the Jacques Garnerin, October 1797

Madame Sage and George Biggin during the balloon flight in 1785.. Captain Vincenzo Lunardi, the Italian daredevil aeronaut

Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards hydrogen balloon, 1784.. Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards hydrogen balloon, 2 March 1784, near Paris. Balloon with parachute and flapping wings

First manned hydrogen balloon flight.. First manned hydrogen balloon flight of two hours and five minutes by Nicolas-Louis Robert and Professor Jacques Charles

Dirigible flight by the Duc de Chartres and the Robert brothers.. Flight in a dirigible balloon by the Duc de Chartres and the Robert brothers, Anne-Jean and Nicolas-Louis, July 15, 1784

Flight of a dirigible hydrogen balloon by the Robert Brothers.. First 45-minute flight of the elongated dirigible hydrogen balloon of the Robert brothers, Anne-Jean and Nicolas Louis, July 15, 1784

Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon.. Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon at Billancourt, 2 March 1784. Blanchard added flapping wings to his balloon in an attempt to drive it

Francois L hoste
FRANCOIS L HOSTE French balloonist, who vanished while attempting to cross the English Channel : it is supposed he was swept out into the Atlantic. Date: ? - 1887

John Jeffries, Balloonist
JOHN JEFFRIES American medical practitioner and intrepid balloonist. Date: 1744 - 1819

Elisa Garnerin - Aviator
Elisa Garnerin (1791-1853). Garnerin learned to fly balloons at age 15 and made 39 professional parachute descents from 1815 to 1836 in Italy, Spain, Russia, Germany and France. Date: circa 1785

Mr. and Madame Garnerin. Date: 1802

The aerial traveller, England, Published as the act directs by T. Walker, no. 79 Dame Street, between 1790 and 1820, Pair of oval head-and-shoulder portraits; balloonist

Half-length portrait of French balloonist Joseph Montgolfier, with a glass chamber related to his experiments with gas for balloon flight

Print shows banner with name of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi; includes figure playing a drum and two others dancing

Oval head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist Jean-Franazois Pilatre de Rozier

Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jacques Alexandre Ca sar Charles
Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jacques Alexandre Ca© sar Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783

Francesco Arban, between 1830 and 1850, Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Francesco Arban in a circle of clouds

Henri Giffard, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait by E. A. Tilly
Henri Giffard, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait by E.A. Tilly

Mr. Blanchard, after nature by Mr. Bolomey, Benjamin Samuel, 1739-1819, artist, A Rotterdam : Chez M. d Sallieth, between 1780 and 1800

Mr. le maris. d Arlande, first aerial navigator, Pujos, Andra, 1738-1788, artist
Mr. le maris. d Arlande, first aerial navigator, Pujos, Andra©, 1738-1788, artist, Half-length portrait of French balloonist Marquis Franazois Laurent d Arlande in uniform

Frank Hedges Butler, illustration from Vanity Fair, 11th December 1907 (colour litho)
XCF909344 Frank Hedges Butler, illustration from Vanity Fair, 11th December 1907 (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait, H. Thiriat, between 1880 and 1900

Half-length portrait of French balloonist Francesco Arban standing in the basket of a balloon, waving his hat, between 1840 and 1850

Gaston Tissandier by Ch. Dietrich, sculps. Paris between 1880 and 1900

James Sadler, Esqr. first English aeronaut, drawn & engraved by B. Taylor. Published as the act directs May 1, 1812, by B. Taylor

Half-length portrait of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi, shown with his pets and tribute verse below the image

Oval head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jean-Franazois Pilatre de Rozier, who took the first balloon flight in 1783

Half-length portrait of French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard. 1785

Jean Pierre Blanchard, London Published by I. Sewel, Cornhill, July 1st, 1785, Half-length portrait of French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard

Francesco Arban di Lione, Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist, Francesco Arban, commemorating his twelfth flight

Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist J.A.C. Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783

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"The Balloonist: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the fascinating world of balloonists, where adventure knows no bounds. From the early days of aerostation to modern-day explorations, these fearless individuals have captured our imagination throughout history. The Schneider Trophy, a prestigious air race in the 1920s and 1930s, showcased the incredible skills of balloonists as they pushed the limits of speed and innovation. Their daring feats inspired awe and admiration. Alexander Friedman, a Soviet cosmologist, saw balloons as more than just vessels for flight. He envisioned them as tools for scientific exploration, allowing us to reach new heights and uncover secrets hidden in the skies above. In "The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, " an enchanting children's book from 1902 illustrated by W Heath Robinson, we are transported to a whimsical world where balloonists embark on magical journeys filled with wonder and excitement. Dating back even further is Robertson's Minerve balloon from 1804—a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with flight. This pioneering creation paved the way for future advancements in aviation technology. During the US Civil War, observation balloons played a crucial role in gathering intelligence on enemy movements. These floating platforms provided valuable insights that shaped military strategies during this tumultuous time. Before taking off on their daring expeditions, balloonists would consult with experts at Royal Vauxhall—an iconic pre-flight ritual that ensured safety precautions were meticulously followed before embarking on their airborne adventures. F. H Butler was one such intrepid individual who graced Vanity Fair magazine's pages—an esteemed recognition for his contributions to ballooning history. His passion for flight propelled him skyward amidst an era defined by courage and audacity. Gaspard-Felix Tournachon—known as Nadar—was not only a renowned French photographer but also an avid supporter of ballooning endeavors. Through his lens, he captured breathtaking images that immortalized the spirit of these airborne pioneers.