Vincent Lunardi, in His Basket, Ready to Ascend

Category

Library Item

Item no

13479

Title

Vincent Lunardi, in his basket, ready to ascend

Description

Vincent Lunardi wearing a long coat and hat and holding a flag looks out from the basket of a ballon.

Artist / maker

Kay, John

Date

1785

Size

12 x 10 cm

Type

Etching

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The accompanying text in the volume begins as follows:
"This celebrated aeronaut visited Scotland in the month of September 1785. His first ascent took place at Edinburgh, on the 5th of October following, from Heriot's Hospital Green. The print, which is allowed to be an excellent likeness of Lunardi, represents him as he appeared ready to ascend. His dress was of scarlet, with blue facings."

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