Apotheosis of Montgolfier,1790-1820,French Balloonists,Gods,Etienne & Joseph

Title: [Apotheosis of Montgolfier]
Date Created/Published: [Unnamed place : unnamed publisher, between 1790 and 1820]
Summary: 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.
Notes:
'A la gloire de Montgolfier' inscribed bottom margin.
Title devised by Library staff.
Tissandier collection.
Subjects:
Montgolfier, Jacques-Etienne,--1745-1799.
Montgolfier, Joseph-Michel,--1740-1810.
Supernatural beings--1790-1820.
Balloons (Aircraft)--1790-1820.
Allegorical prints--1790-1820.
Etchings--1790-1820.
Bookmark /2002716377/
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