• French Balloonist Turn-of-the-Century Gouache Portraits
  • French Balloonist Turn-of-the-Century Gouache Portraits
  • French Balloonist Turn-of-the-Century Gouache Portraits
  • French Balloonist Turn-of-the-Century Gouache Portraits
  • French Balloonist Turn-of-the-Century Gouache Portraits
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French Balloonist Turn-of-the-Century Gouache Portraits

Art Watercolor and Gouache Paintings Paintings and Drawings

Item Details

After Louis Binet (French, 1744 – circa 1800), after Bollinger
Portrait of Joseph Michel Montgolfier, Portrait of Jean-Pierre François Blanchard, late 19th/early 20th century
Two gouache paintings on paperboard
Unsigned
Subjects names inscribed to the upper corners

Joseph Michel Montgolfier with the help of his brother invented and constructed the first hot-air balloon. Jean-Pierre Blanchard was also a pioneer of early aeronautics working not only on developing balloon technologies but also working on refining parachutes.

Condition

- discoloration to mats; Montgolfier painting examined outside of the frame; cracks and chips to the molding of the frames particularly to the corners; finish loss, marks, and abrasions throughout frames.

Dimensions

6.5" W x 7.5" H x 1.5" D

- measures each frame; visible image of Montgolfier painting measures 1.75" W x 2.0" H.

Item #

ITMG113106

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