Dutch cartoon forecasts aeronautic events for the year 1804 by showing a scene at a failing balloon ascension, in the interests of scientific inquiry, possibly by 'Wille van de Heeren Hopman & Loude.' Men struggle to inflate the balloon, labelled 'Lust tot Onderzoek,' as labourers bring necessary supplies to the loading area and two draft-dogs strain at a wagon carrying 'vitriol' and 'spykers.' Soldiers armed with swords hold back the unruly crowd of spectators.

Dutch cartoon forecasts aeronautic events for the year 1804 by showing a scene at a failing balloon ascension, in the interests of scientific inquiry, possibly by 'Wille van de Heeren Hopman & Loude.' Men struggle to inflate the balloon, labelled 'Lust tot Onderzoek,' as labourers bring necessary supplies to the loading area and two draft-dogs strain at a wagon carrying 'vitriol' and 'spykers.' Soldiers armed with swords hold back the unruly crowd of spectators. Stock Photo
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5089 x 4121 px | 43.1 x 34.9 cm | 17 x 13.7 inches | 300dpi

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1804

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