This image represents man’s first free ascent from earth in November 1783. Two Frenchmen wave from the gallery of their Montgolfiere as they set out from Paris.
Horses are heavy animals! It would take a lot of hot air to get this off the ground and wouldn’t the horse be freaking out? Such is the fun of hot air balloons and with vintage art anything is possible.
Looks a little crowded in there with the lady’s dress and hat.
I love the concept of balloons as ships.
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