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

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[Sixteen vignettes from the lives of French balloonists, Albert and Gaston Tissandier] (LOC)
[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'Odiè€re.
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

No known copyright restrictions No known copyright restrictions
Taken on: January 1, 1887
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