Lunardis Collection

LUNARDIs ASCENT 1784
Vincenzo Lunardi makes the first ascent into English airspace, shortly after the first ascent in Scotland - 200, 000 watch him

Lunardis Second Balloon
Vincent Lunardi makes his second ascent, from St Georges Fields, London

Georgiana Keate (1770-1850) - Mr Biggin and Mrs Sage ascending from St Georges Fields in Lunardis Balloon 29 June 1785. [C.F.A. Pierce Collection]

Mrs. Sage, the first English female aerial traveller, who ascended with Mr. Biggin in Mr. Lunardis balloon, from St. Georges Fields, June 29th, 1785, L. Shelly, del. LeGrand, sculp

Lunardis new balloon 1785
Lunardis new balloon. 1785. [C.F.A. Pierce Collection]. Bottom half

Lunardis Grand Air Balloon. Engraved for the Aerostatic Spy, 1 April 1785

Exact Representation of Mr Lunardis Balloon
Plate showing An Exact Representation of Mr Lunardis Balloon travelling with himself. From the 5 Voyages in Scotland, 1786

Mr Lunardis Account of his Ascension
Plate from Mr Lunardis Account of his Ascension and Aerial Voyage from the New Fort, Liverpool, on Wednesday the 20th July, 1785, by Vincent Lunardi

Lunardis balloon exhibited at the Pantheon in 1784

CARNICERO, Antonio (1748-1814). The Ascent of the Montgolfier Balloon at Aranjuez. 1792. It is supposed to be Vicente Lunardis ascent in the Retiro. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

Lunardis Balloon
View of the Ascent of Mr LUNARDIs celebrated air Balloon from the Artillery Ground (London)

LUNARDIs BALLOON 1784
Lunardi leads the first attempt to ascend in a balloon in England. He is accompanied by Madame Sage and Chevalier Biggin

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"Lunardi's Ascent 1784: A Historic Journey into the Skies" Step back in time to witness Lunardi's Second Balloon, a groundbreaking feat of human ingenuity. Georgiana Keate (1770-1850) and Mrs. Sage, the first English female aerial travelers, embarked on this daring adventure alongside Mr. Biggin in Mr. Lunardi's new balloon of 1785. Marvel at the magnificence of Lunardi's Grand Air Balloon as it soared through the heavens, captivating audiences with its ethereal beauty. An Exact Representation of Mr. Lunardi's Balloon allows us to relive this extraordinary moment in history. Immerse yourself in the thrilling account of Mr. Lunardi's Ascension as he shares his firsthand experience of defying gravity and venturing into uncharted territories above the clouds. Experience the wonder that swept across London when Lunardi's balloon was exhibited at the Pantheon in 1784, leaving spectators awestruck by its sheer size and majesty. Join us on a journey beyond imagination as we delve into Lunardis' legacy – an era where dreams took flight and boundaries were shattered amidst billowing clouds and endless horizons.