On-line gallery
- Reference number
- P00641
- Author
- Carnicero, Antonio
- Title
- The Ascent of a Montgolfier Balloon in Aranjuez
- Chronology
- 1784
- Technique
- Óleo
- Support
- Lienzo
- Measures
- 169 cm x 279,5 cm
- School
- Española
- Theme
- Paisaje
- On display
- Yes
- Procedence
- Acquisition, 1896
Carnicero was a second-rate painter on the Spanish art scene of his time. Here he becomes a chronicler of a singular historic event: the ascent of a Montgolfier balloon by the French pilot, Bouclé.
