Gaston Tissandier Collection

Galileo and his daughter Maria Celeste
Galilei Galileo (1564-1642), Italian physicist and astronomer, being guided by his daughter Maria Celeste (1600-1634), a nun

Gaston Tissandier
3586337 Gaston Tissandier; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Gaston Tissandier (1843-1899) a French chemist, meteorologist, aviator and editor. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Gaston and Albert Tissandier in the gondola of their hot-air balloon
3732864 Gaston and Albert Tissandier in the gondola of their hot-air balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Gaston and Albert Tissandier in the gondola of their hot-air balloon)

Tissandier landing his balloon Neptune
3732748 Tissandier landing his balloon Neptune'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tissandier landing his balloon. Gaston Tissandier (1843-1899) a French chemist, Meteorologist, aviator and editor

Gaston and Albert Tissandier's air-ship Prom Der Stein der Weisen in Leipzig
3732869 Gaston and Albert Tissandier's air-ship Prom Der Stein der Weisen in Leipzig; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Gaston)

The aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident
3732780 The aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident)

Gaston Tissandier
3586341 Gaston Tissandier; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Gaston Tissandier (1843-1899) a French chemist, meteorologist, aviator and editor. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Gaston Tissandier
3586340 Gaston Tissandier; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Gaston Tissandier (1843-1899) a French chemist, meteorologist, aviator and editor. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tissandier landing his balloon
3732746 Tissandier landing his balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tissandier landing his balloon. Gaston Tissandier (1843-1899) a French chemist, Meteorologist, aviator and editor

Gaston Tissandier taking aerial photographs
5311936 Gaston Tissandier taking aerial photographs; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Gaston Tissandier taking aerial photographs during a balloon trip from Paris to Rheims)

The aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident
3732779 The aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident)

M Gaston Tissandier devant les cadavres de Croce-Spinelli et de Sivel (engraving)
2787841 M Gaston Tissandier devant les cadavres de Croce-Spinelli et de Sivel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

L ascension du 15 avril 1875, Gaston Tissandier, Sivel et Croce-Spinelli dans la nacelle du Zenith (engraving)
5228369 L ascension du 15 avril 1875, Gaston Tissandier, Sivel et Croce-Spinelli dans la nacelle du Zenith (engraving) by French School

Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, seated at a desk in his study
908392 Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, seated at a desk in his study, 1880-1900 (wood engraving) by Thiriat, Henri (1866-97); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gaston Tissandier faisant une ascension au-dessus de Paris (engraving)
5228377 Gaston Tissandier faisant une ascension au-dessus de Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of Archimedes in sack of Syracuse
Death of Archimedes in the sack of Syracuse. The Ancient Greek mathematician, physicst and engineer Archimedes (c.287-c.212 BC) was one of the leading scientists in antiquity

The Man in the Moon, 1648 (1887). Artist: Gaston Tissandier
The Man in the Moon, 1648, (1887). Frontispiece of a novel of Gonzales, 1648, showing a man flying by means of a contraption pulled by birds

Satirical engraving on the fire of the balloon of Miolan and Janinet 1784 (1887). Artist: Gaston Tissandier
Satirical engraving on the fire of the balloon of Miolan and Janinet 1784 (1887). French abbots Miolan and Janinet were ridiculed for their failed balloon ascent from the Jardin de Luxembourg

The Parachute of Fauste Veranzio, 1617, (1887). Artist: Gaston Tissandier
The Parachute of Fauste Veranzio, 1617, (1887). The inventor Fauste Veranzio (Faust Vrancic) deveolped a parachute after studying Leonardo da Vincis sketches of one

Caricature on the direction of the Aerostat, 1887. Artist: Gaston Tissandier
Caricature on the direction of the Aerostat, 1887. Published in History of Balloons by Gaston Tissandier, Paris, 1887

Reception of the Robert Brothers by the Prince of Ghistelles in 1784, (1887). Artist: Gaston Tissandier
Reception of the Robert Brothers by the Prince of Ghistelles in 1784, (1887). French balloonists Noel and Jean Robert, recieved by Philippe-Alexandre-Emmanuel-Francois-Joseph de Ghistelles at his

Aerostat, 1887. Artist: Gaston Tissandier
Aerostat, 1887. A man on horseback on a platform being carried by a balloon. Published in History of Balloons by Gaston Tissandier, Paris, 1887

The Small Physicist and The Vain Physicist, 1887. Artist: Gaston Tissandier
The Small Physicist and The Vain Physicist, 1887. Published in History of Balloons by Gaston Tissandier, Paris, 1887

First manned flight in a hydrogen balloon, France, 1 December 1783 (1887). French aeronauts Jacques Charles (1746-1823) and Noel Robert made the first manned (free flight)

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

Zenith balloon ascent, 1875
Zenith balloon ascent. Coloured historical artwork of the 1875 Zenith flight. Journalist Joseph Eustache Croce-Spinelli (1845-1875), naval officer Henri Theodore Sivel (1834-1875)

Mob attacking Jacquard in Lyon, France. The French weaver Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834, lower left) invented an improved mechanical loom in 1804

Archimedes during the sack of Syracuse. The Ancient Greek mathematician, physicst and engineer Archimedes (c.287-c.212 BC) was one of the leading scientists in antiquity

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Gaston Tissandier, a name that resonates with the spirit of adventure and exploration. Like Galileo and his daughter Maria Celeste, he was driven by a thirst for knowledge and discovery. In 1875, Tissandier embarked on an extraordinary journey - the ascent of the Zenith in France. The chromolitho captures the awe-inspiring moment when he soared through the skies at an altitude of 8600 meters. But not all adventures end in triumph. Another engraving shows Tissandier standing before the tragic aftermath of a balloon disaster, where Croce-Spinelli and Sivel lost their lives. It serves as a reminder of the risks these brave explorers faced in their pursuit of scientific advancement. Tissandier's passion for ballooning is evident in various engravings depicting his ascents above Paris and beyond. Alongside his brother Albert, they pushed boundaries together, leaving behind unidentified men who marveled at their courage. Beyond his adventurous spirit, Tissandier was also a man of intellect. Seated at his desk in his study, he delved into research and recorded his findings meticulously. His contributions to science were vast and varied. Yet Tissandier's talents extended beyond ballooning alone; he showcased artistic prowess too. The Man in the Moon engraving reveals another facet of this multifaceted individual - one who could capture imagination through artistry. Satirical engravings like "The Fatal Balloon Ascent" demonstrate Tissandier's ability to blend humor with tragedy while shedding light on historical events such as Miolan and Janinet's ill-fated fire incident during their balloon flight. Intriguingly, Tissandier also explored historical inventions like Fauste Veranzio's parachute from 1617 – showcasing both admiration for past pioneers and innovation within himself. Gaston Tissandier left an indelible mark on the world of exploration, science, and art.