Vivid view of 14th July celebration 1801 (25 Messidor of year IX according to Republican calendar) Coloured etching with frame ( x 69 cm) Muller-Quênot Collection Friework display at l'Etoile, Champs Elysées organised by the diplomat Bonaparte, first display in the French Republic. Paris, J. Chereau Rue Jacques near the Séverin Fountain n° 257. Since the second half of the Directoire's rule, balloons were used to bring a touch of grandeur to public celebrations. They were often organised by Garnerin who made numerous ascents. Within the consulate he became a somewhat offical aeronaut
Vivid view of 14th July celebration 1801 (25 Messidor of year IX according to Republican calendar) Coloured etching with frame ( x 69 cm) Muller-Quênot Collection Friework display at l'Etoile, Champs Elysées organised by the diplomat Bonaparte, first display in the French Republic. Paris, J. Chereau Rue Jacques near the Séverin Fountain n° 257. Since the second half of the Directoire's rule, balloons were used to bring a touch of grandeur to public celebrations. They were often organised by Garnerin who made numerous ascents. Within the consulate he became a somewhat offical aeronaut and a particular favourite of the Parisian crowds.
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