Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen reimagined

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Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783. Includes banner with caption 'Jusq'alors san égal, le monarque des airs, y suivit son rival' and large bird in foreground, with balloon in background. Reimagined by Gibon. Classic art with a modern twist

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Size: 3168px × 4597px
Photo credit: © Gibon Art / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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