Ascended Collection

Garnerins balloon and parachute

Balloon ascent from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris
Balloon ascent of Charles and Robert from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, the first voyage made in a hydrogen balloon. After sending off a trial hydrogen balloon, Charles designed

Versailles Palace
Birds eye view done in the year Louis XIV died, as his soul would have seen it for the last time as he ascended to Heaven. Date: 1715

Jubilee in St Jamess Park, London
Jubilee event to celebrate peace, held in St Jamess Park, London, showing the Chinese Bridge, Pagoda and refreshment tents with the flags of various nations

Balloon descending into Bristol Channel
A balloon descending into the water of the Bristol Channel, near Watermouth. The passengers were Sadler and Clayfield, who ascended from Bristol. 24 September 1810

Illustration to Percy Fitzgeralds Tale, "Cissy, The Little Peacemaker"(engraving)
1621723 Illustration to Percy Fitzgeralds Tale, " Cissy, The Little Peacemaker" (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

In Memoriam of King Edward VII (litho)
3643265 In Memoriam of King Edward VII (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Memoriam of King Edward VII. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Professor Todlebens Theory (chromolitho)
1050156 Professor Todlebens Theory (chromolitho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Todlebens Theory)

The ascension of Queen Victoria (colour litho)
3095839 The ascension of Queen Victoria (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ascension of Queen Victoria)

They then ascended into the air, and soon poured down on the palace (engraving)
5991790 They then ascended into the air, and soon poured down on the palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: They then ascended into the air)

The King of Greece (b / w photo)
1597199 The King of Greece (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Greece. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 February 1897)

Mountaineering in the Himalayas, Views of Nanda Devi, partly ascended by Mr Graham
1044469 Mountaineering in the Himalayas, Views of Nanda Devi, partly ascended by Mr Graham, and other Himalayan Peaks (engraving) by English School

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1050048 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness)

Ascension ascension ad coelos sedet ad dexteram dei Patris onipotentis (title on object) Van T Geloove and his twelfelf Artyckelen (series title) Apostolic creed (series title)

Balloon designs by Charles & Robert and Montgolfier
Balloon designs by Charles and Robert (1, 5) and the Montgolfier Brothers (2, 3, 4). No. 3 ascended from Versailles. No. 4 ascended from the Chateau de la Muette. No

Air balloon of Charles and Robert, Paris
The air balloon of Charles and Robert, exhibited in Paris, from where they ascended from the Tuileries Gardens. 1 December 1783

Balloon descent at Gonesse, France
The first trial hydrogen balloon which ascended from the Champ de Mars, and descended in the village of Gonesse, north east of Paris

Cajun Pass Ascended
Two powerful engines are required to haul trains up to the summit of Cajun Pass, on the Santa Fe line : behind lies the Mohave Desert, ahead is welcoming California. Date: 1923

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

Fregat Pollux bij het wachtschip in de Schelde, 1784. Anonymous, 1784

Grand Aerostatic Balloon - Blanchard
Grand Aerostatic Balloon in which M. Blanchard ascended from the Royal Military Academy at Little Chelsea, 16 October 1784. [C.F.A. Pierce Collection]

Edward Spencer (b1799) English lawyer who accompanied the balloonist Charles Green on many ascents. On 24 July 1837 a balloon piloted by Green and Spencer rose from Vauxhall Gardens, London

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

Balloon descent, Beuvri near Bethune, France
View of the Plaine de Beuvri (or Beuvry) near the town of Bethune in Artois, north of Paris. Balloon descent by the Robert brothers and Colin Hullin near a windmill

Balloon descent, Chateau de Beuvri, France
Balloon descent by the Robert brothers and Colin Hullin in front of the Chateau de Beuvry, near Bethune. They had ascended from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, earlier the same day

Balloon descent, Prairie de Billancourt, France
View of Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon, which ascended from the Champ de Mars, Paris, and landed on the Prairie de Billancourt (on the Haute-de-Seine) later the same day. 2 March 1784

Montgolfier balloon, ascent over Lyons, France
The Montgolfier balloon, Le Flesselle, which ascended over Lyons, France. 19 January 1784

Charles Green in the Coronation Balloon
An imaginary depiction of Charles Green on a horse, riding in the Coronation Balloon, in which he ascended from White Conduit Gardens, London. 13 August 1828

Greens balloon ascent, Surrey Zoological Gardens

Balloon with parachute, tragic accident of Mr Cocking
The Royal Vauxhall Nassau Balloon with Mr Cockings Parachute attached as they ascended from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall. At the bottom are two sketches of the release hook. 24 July 1837

Tragic parachute accident of Mr Cocking
The tragic parachute accident of Mr R Cocking. The balloon ascended 5000 feet, the parachute was detached, was found to be damaged, and Mr Cocking fell to his death. He was 61 years old. 24 July 1837

Blanchard balloon ascent over Nuremberg, Germany

Lunardis Grand Air Balloon which ascended from the Artillery Ground, London, and descended at Ware, Hertfordshire. With an inset portrait and numbered annotations. 15 September 1784

Garnerins balloons
Five illustrations of An exact representation of M. Garnerins Balloons with an accurate view of the ascent and descent of the parachute

Ornate Montgolfier balloon
An ornate Montgolfier balloon, Le Flesselles, measuring 126 feet high and 100 feet wide. Montgolfier and six others ascended in this balloon above Lyons, France, on 19 January 1784. 1784

Lunardis second Grand Air Balloon
Mr Lunardis second Grand Air Balloon, in which he ascended from the Artillery Ground on 13 May, and with Mr Biggin and Mrs Sage from St Georges Fields on 29 June. May-June 1785

Blanchards balloon ascent, Chelsea, London
Grand Aerostatic Balloon, in which Mr Blanchard ascended from the Royal Military Academy at Little Chelsea, London. 16 October 1784

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

The English balloon and appendages in which Mr. Lunardi ascended into the atmosphere from the artillery ground, Sepr. 15, 1784

The splendid model of the parachute or flying machine, with which the late Mons. Le Tur ascended from Cremorne Gardens... will be exhibited in the large room of the above house on Monday next

Emperor Charles of Austria, 1916
Portrait of Emperor Charles (1887-1922), pictured shortly after he ascended the throne of Austria in 1916

The Kings sailor son
A portrait of Prince Albert (1895-1952), second son of King George V and father of Queen Elizabeth II, taken during his service in the Royal Navy in the First World War

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"Ascended: A Journey Through Time and Heights" Embarking on a thrilling adventure, Garnerin's balloon and parachute took flight, defying gravity's grasp. From the majestic Versailles Palace to the vibrant Tuileries Gardens in Paris, their ascent painted the sky with wonder. Amidst jubilant celebrations in St James's Park, London, another balloon soared high above the cheering crowds. Its descent into the Bristol Channel left spectators awestruck by its daring feat. In Percy Fitzgerald's enchanting tale "Cissy, The Little Peacemaker, " an illustration captured a moment of ascension that transcended boundaries of imagination. Meanwhile, King Edward VII was immortalized through a lithograph as a tribute to his memory. Professor Todleben presented his groundbreaking theory through a captivating chromolithograph. His ideas elevated minds and expanded horizons beyond conventional limits. The ascension of Queen Victoria became an iconic event forever etched in history through a vivid color lithograph. Her rise symbolized strength and resilience amidst challenges faced during her reign. As if from another realm, they then ascended into the air once more—pouring down upon the palace below—an engraving capturing this ethereal spectacle for all eternity. Even across borders and cultures, ascension remained an awe-inspiring phenomenon. In black-and-white photography stood Greece's regal figure—the King himself—rising above earthly constraints with grace and dignity.