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He Steers his Flight Aloft, incumbent on the dusky air that felt unusual weight. 1810 (etching)
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He Steers his Flight Aloft, incumbent on the dusky air that felt unusual weight. 1810 (etching)
3869782 He Steers his Flight Aloft, incumbent on the dusky air that felt unusual weight. 1810 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); (add.info.: Depiction of a church bishop attempting to take off in a hot air balloon and throwing his riches and religious tracts overboard, in an attempt to lighten the load. Text reads: Tentanda via est qua me quoque polsim, Tollere humo - Virgil Geor... ); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022
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In this print titled "He Steers his Flight Aloft, incumbent on the dusky air that felt unusual weight" we are transported back to the Georgian period in England. The image depicts a church bishop daringly attempting to take flight in a hot air balloon, surrounded by a curious crowd of spectators and onlookers. The etching captures the moment when the bishop, determined to lighten the load of his airborne vessel, throws overboard his riches and religious tracts. As he ascends into the sky, defying gravity's grasp, he embodies both awe-inspiring courage and an unyielding faith. The scene is filled with satire and caricature as it pokes fun at societal figures such as barristers and bishops. It serves as a humorous commentary on religion, wealth, and ambition during this era. The architectural details of Germany's landscape provide a stunning backdrop for this whimsical spectacle. The monument-like structures add grandeur to the composition while emphasizing the historical significance of early flight attempts. Through Derek Bayes' expert photography skills, every detail comes alive - from the expressions on people's faces to the delicate balance between levity and gravity in this extraordinary moment captured from 1810. This print transports us back in time while reminding us of humanity's eternal quest for exploration and transcendence.
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