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The First Balloon Crossing of the English Channel, 7th January 1785, c.1785 (oil on panel)

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NRM264179
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The First Balloon Crossing of the English Channel, 7th January 1785, c.1785 (oil on panel)
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French School, (18th century) / French
Location
Science Museum, London, UK
Medium
oil on panel
Date
C18th AD
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Jean-Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) arriving at Calais harbour; first aerial crossing of the English Channel in a hydrogen balloon from Dover;

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© Science and Society Picture Library / Bridgeman Images
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18th century / coast / sea / ship / sailing boat / hot air / flight / Painting / Mzpainting
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