Apotheosis of Montgolfier Brothers
Apotheosis of Montgolfier. Allegorical print shows the elevation of the Montgolfier brothers, French balloonists, to divine status. A man (possibly Etienne Montgolfier) sits on top of a Montgolfier balloon while ascending into the clouds while holding a portrait of Joseph Montgolfier. Surrounding figures include an angel, the gods Neptune and Mars, and people preparing a sacrifice
Picture No
10597527
Media ID
47444368
Size
2236px x 3054px
(2.4MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Library of Congress
Usage Restrictions
Editorial use only without prior approval
Date
c. 1800
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Allegorical Apotheosis Ascending Ascent Ballooning Balloonists Divine Elevation Etienne Gods Include Montgolfier Neptune Sacrifice Status Surrounding
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