Het jaar 1804!!!. Dutch cartoon forecasts aeronautic events for the year 1804 by showing people in hysterics, possibly over an imminent balloon ascension by Wille van de Heeren Hopman & Loude. From the ceiling hangs a balloon gondola in the style of Charliere equipped with Dutch flags, a cannon, umbrella (or parachute), and a barometer. On the background wall hang pictures of balloon ascents and accidents. Outside, a bill poster pastes up a notice Lust tot Onderzoek ... and people purchase tickets. Date 1794. Het jaar 1804!!!. Dutch cartoon forecasts aeronautic events for the year 1804 by showing people in hysterics, possibly over an imminent balloon ascension by Wille van de Heeren Hopman & Loude. From the ceiling hangs a balloon gondola in the style of Charliere equipped with Dutch flags, a cannon, umbrella (or parachute), and a barometer. On the background wall hang pictures of balloon ascents and accidents. Outside, a bill poster pastes up a notice Lust tot Onderzoek ... and people purchase tickets. Date 1794.