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A lithograph portraying the balloonist Carl Kirsch of Dusseldorf and his assistant Mlle. Herliska L. de Bordeaux who ascended in …
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A lithograph portraying the balloonist Carl Kirsch of Dusseldorf and his assistant Mlle. Herliska L. de Bordeaux who ascended in his balloon in Bordeaux in October 1842. It was common at the time for balloonist to take on young female assistants to help with ticket sales at their events. The piece is signed by Kirsch.
14 ⅜ inches wide by 17 ¾ inches tall
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- Dimensions
- 14.38ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 17.75ʺH
- Styles
- Illustration
- Portraiture
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lithograph
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Fair with stains and tears. Fair with stains and tears. less
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