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Cycle versus War-Balloon, the Experimental Chase on 30 August (litho)
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Cycle versus War-Balloon, the Experimental Chase on 30 August (litho)
1600974 Cycle versus War-Balloon, the Experimental Chase on 30 August (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cycle versus War-Balloon, the Experimental Chase on 30 August, the Start from Stamford Bridge Grounds. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 September 1902.
Ralph Cleaver); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23005220
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The captivating lithograph titled "Cycle versus War-Balloon, the Experimental Chase on 30 August" takes us back to a thrilling moment in history. Created by Ralph Cleaver in 1902, this print captures the start of an extraordinary race that unfolded at Stamford Bridge Grounds. As depicted in The Illustrated London News on September 6th of the same year, this illustration showcases the clash between two contrasting modes of transportation - bicycles and war-balloons. Intriguingly juxtaposing open country landscapes with bustling suburbs, Cleaver's artwork transports us to a time when cycling was gaining popularity as a sport while military innovations were rapidly advancing. The image portrays a hot summer day as cyclists from the Southern and 26th Middlesex teams prepare for an experimental chase against Reverend J. M. Bacon's formidable war-balloon. With excitement filling the air, both sportsmen and sportswomen eagerly await the signal to commence their daring pursuit. This engraving not only highlights the physical prowess required for such endeavors but also emphasizes gender inclusivity through its depiction of a female cyclist among her male counterparts. This historic print serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress. It immortalizes an era where fieldsports extended beyond traditional boundaries into uncharted territories like aerial competitions against colossal war machines. Through this artwork, we are reminded that even in times of peace, humans possess an insatiable desire for adventure and innovation – forever pushing boundaries on wheels or wings alike.
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