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.

Ministerio de Cultura. Gobierno de España; abre en ventana nueva
España es cultura Spain is culture
Copyright © 2012 Museo Nacional del Prado.
Calle Ruiz de Alarcón 23
Madrid 28014
Tel. +34 91 330 2800.
All rights reserved