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Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817)

'The Ascent of Lunardi's Balloon from St George's Fields', c1790. The third ascent of Vincenzo Lunardi's hot air balloon from Newington, London, on the 29th June 1785. Tickets were sold for the event and a great crowd assembled. The balloon has been decorated with the Union flag. (Lunardi was secretary to the Neapolitan Ambassador in England.) Oil on canvas.

Location Museum of London/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART304006

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4605px × 3793px

Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY

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