LA MINERVE
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Ladies Powder Room
About this object
A fantastic projection on plain background, pale blue balloon like a space ship, yellow band and ropes, a cock with a red banner standing on the top, two small gold wings, 5 pointed crown, gold trumpet, tents pitches on band, minuscule figures on balcony, cannon shooting, two blue sails, gondola like a house with windows and red trim. People in a cage hanging below, hanging barrel.
- Object name:
- LA MINERVE
- Made from:
- Paper
- Made in:
- FRANCE
- Date made:
- 1803
- Size:
- 34.6 x 25 cm (13 5/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 55.50
- Class:
- LITHOGRAPH
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION At bottom: "La Minerve" Vaisseau Aérien destiné aux Découvertes 1803
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973