The Falling Balloon, in Pre-Saint-Gervais (Lebaloon qui tombe, au Pre-Saint-Gervais)

Auguste Lepère

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with a skyline, a hot air balloon, and people engaged in various activities. The top of the composition includes buildings against a cloudy sky. The intricate line work uses cross-hatching to depict texture and detail. The scene is predominantly monochromatic, using shades of black for contrast. The lower part of the image features people, trees, and shrubs, adding a dynamic element.