# Portrait Bust of One of the Montgolfier Brothers

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## Artwork

- Artist: [LUCAS DE MONTIGNY, Jean-Robert-Nicolas](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/lucas-de-montigny-jean-robert-nicolas-rdffd2940dbe27b>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Patinated terracotta, height 48 cm \(with base\)

## Commentary

The sitter has been traditionally identified as one of the Montgolfier brothers, the inventors of the first hot air balloon.

## Attribution

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