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Lunardi ascent from Artillery Grounds
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Lunardi ascent from Artillery Grounds
Lunardis ascent from the Artillery Grounds in Moorfields, London. He landed at Ware, Hertfordshire, 20 miles away.
15 September 1784
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1780s 1784 Artillery Ascent Ballooning Cage Enterprising Grounds Hertfordshire Landed Lunardi Moorfields Oars Pilot Striped Stripes Ware Wrinkled Wrinkles
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This print commemorates the daring and historic ascent of the Italian aeronaut, Jean-Pierre Blanchard and his passenger, Jean-Francois Pilâtre de Rozier's, journey from the Artillery Grounds in Moorfields, London, on the enterprising morning of September 15, 1784. The image, showcasing the grandeur and excitement of the era of early ballooning, depicts the hot air balloon, with its striking red and white colors, ascending into the clear blue sky. The passengers, Lunardi and an unidentified passenger, are seen entering the cage, their faces filled with anticipation and a hint of trepidation, as they prepare for their transportation through the air. The wrinkled surface of the Artillery Grounds below, dotted with the stripes of oars used for mooring boats, adds a sense of contrast to the smooth, bird-like ascent of the balloon. The successful ascent from the Artillery Grounds marked the first long-distance balloon flight in Britain, with the intrepid explorers landing an impressive 20 miles away in the village of Ware, Hertfordshire. This achievement further solidified the reputation of Lunardi as a pioneering figure in the field of aviation, and the image serves as a testament to the spirit of adventure and innovation that characterized the 1780s.
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