L'ignorance Prouvee. Ou Les Evenements De La Journee Du 11 Juillet 1784 Au Luxembourg, circa 1784
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Image Title: L'ignorance Prouvee. Ou Les Evenements De La Journee Du 11 Juillet 1784 Au Luxembourg, circa 1784
Date: 1784?
Summary: French cartoon ridicules the attempt of Abbe Miollan and Janinet to ascend in a hot air balloon by showing the balloon on fire and billowing smoke while being inflated on July 11, 1784 at the Luxembourg gardens in Paris. On the left, a woman (Physics personified) is whipping the bare bottom of Janinet ("L'Asinet") as he attempts to put out the flames. On the right, a cat (Abbe Miollan) is taken into custody by the Swiss Guard. Many upset spectators surround the balloon.
Subjects: Balloon ascensions--France--Paris--1780-1790
Ballooning accidents--France--Paris--1780-1790
Balloons (Aircraft)--France--Paris--1780-1790
Fires--France--Paris--1780-1790
Whipping--France--1780-1790
Original Media: Etching
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