Oil on canvas painting. The artwork depicts a castle on a river with a dozen of Montgolfier-style hot air balloons in the air. Inscription in French in the upper right: Les gentilshommes de la Societe Aeronautique naviguent au dessus de la basse Loire, 19ieme Avril 1823, The gentlemen of the Aeronautical Society sail above the lower Loire, 19th April 1823. Signed by the artist in the lower right, S. or J. Regarde. Black frame. Collectible European Fine Art, Historical Genre Painting.