Drawings of Hot Air Balloons

On this page are fifteen vintage Drawings of Hot Air Balloons. From the classic “Montgolfier” spheres to experimental crafts that look like they sailed straight out of a Jules Verne novel, these illustrations capture the magic and mystery of humanity’s first steps into the clouds. Whether you’re a fan of steampunk aesthetics or a history buff fascinated by the dawn of flight, these intricate images are sure to give your inspiration a serious lift. If you like these Drawings of Hot Air Balloons, fly on over the galleries with more Hot Air Balloon Images and Hot Air Balloon Clipart. Enjoy!

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• Falling Upwards: How We Took to the Air ~ This book is a captivating history of the “Golden Age” of ballooning. It is richly illustrated with vintage prints and drawings from the 18th and 19th centuries, following the daring pioneers and dreamers who first conquered the sky.
• Ballooning: A History, 1782-1900 ~ A specialized history that chronicles the scientific research and bold adventures of early balloonists. It features detailed accounts and visual records of the experiments conducted by the Montgolfier brothers and other aeronauts who developed increasingly complex and dangerous aerial tricks.
• Early Balloons and Airships: The History and Legacy of Dirigibles Before the Invention of Airplanes ~ A fascinating look at the development of the first balloons and airships, and how they were primarily used. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the first airships like never before.
• Balloons Over Albuquerque ~ From the festival founder’s boast at a party in 1971 that he could fly his newly bought balloon, to an annual celebration that now draws more than half a million people to New Mexico, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a story of good times and friendships formed over decades of ballooning. More than 150 images capture the colors, crowds, and camaraderie that have made Albuquerque the ballooning capital of the world.

 

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