Luftfahrt des Herrn Professors Bourguet, zu Berlin den 23 May Ao 1804 [Etching of Professor Bourguet]

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Luftfahrt des Herrn Professors Bourguet, zu Berlin den 23 May Ao 1804 [Etching of Professor Bourguet]

Description

Etching of a bust portrait in profile of Professor Bourguet surrounded by ballooning items, original artwork dated 1804. Depicted items include barrels of gas, books, a compass, a balloon, and a parachute.

Inscription in German below image: "Luftfahrt des Herrn Professors Bourguet, zu Berlin den 23 May Ao 1804."

Label included with engraving: "Berlin. May 23, 1804. Bust of Bourgeuet, balloon and parachute on either side. Etching. L-W."

Date

1804 circa

Subject

Bibliographic Citation

The William E. Boeing Sr. Papers/The Museum of Flight

Identifier

2005-10-06-B_image_089_01