Lunardi Collection

LUNARDIs ASCENT 1784
Vincenzo Lunardi makes the first ascent into English airspace, shortly after the first ascent in Scotland - 200, 000 watch him

Lunardis Second Balloon
Vincent Lunardi makes his second ascent, from St Georges Fields, London

Balloon test flight by Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806)
History of Air Transport. 18th century. Balloon test flight by Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) before King Charles IV and the entire royal family, on January 8, 1793. Etching on paper by Jose Rodriguez

Balloon ascent of Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) on the Buen Retiro, August 12, 1792. Etching on paper, circa 1793. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Lunardis Balloon, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (colour litho)
3435419 Lunardis Balloon, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (colour litho) by Dighton, Robert (1752-1814); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aeronautics (engraving)
604518 Aeronautics (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloons, a series of illustration depicting hot air balloons)

AUX TROIS QUARTIERS 1909
Ladies in fashionable hobble skirts, one wears a coatee or spencer with Directoire collar & lapels & a blouse with a ruff. She also wears a large hat not unlike a Lunardi. Date: 1909

Aerostation out at Elbows, or The Itinerant Aeronaut, September 5, 1785

The interior of the Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, 1785. Artist: Francis Jukes
The interior of the Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, 1785. A view of the interior of the Pantheon, showing Mr Lunardis Balloon as exhibited in 1784

Vincenzo Lunardis balloon ascending from Artillery Ground, City Road, Finsbury, London, 1784
City Road, Finsbury, London, 1784; scene of Vincenzo Lunardis balloon ascending from Artillery Ground, with crowds watching below

Title-Page of one of the Pamphlets written by Vincent Lunardi, 1786, (1910). Artist: Vincenzo Lunardi
Title-Page of one of the Pamphlets written by Vincent Lunardi, 1786, (1910). Vicenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) was a pioneering Italian aeronaut, born in Lucca

Vincent Lunardis Second Balloon: (May 3, 1785), 1937
Vincent Lunardis Second Balloon: May 3, 1785. Vicenzo Lunardi was a pioneering Italian aeronaut, born in Lucca. After a water-colour drawing by J. Dighton. From The Connoisseur, 1937

The Enterprizing Lunardis Grand Air Ballon, 1784
The Enterprizing Lunardis Grand Air Ballon. which took its flight from the Artillery Ground September 15th, 1784. Amidst the acclamations of 300, 000 spectators

Fowls of a Feather Flock together; a group of aeronauts, c1785
Fowls of a Feather Flock together ; a group of aeronauts, c1785. The Italian balloonist Vincenzo Lunardi (centre) in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5th October 1785

Vincenzo Lunardi, Italian aeronaut, c1785. Artist: John Kay
Vincenzo Lunardi, Italian aeronaut, 1785. Lunardi made the first hydrogen balloon ascent in Britain, at Moorfields, London, on 15th September 1784

Vicenzo Lunardi, 1754 - 1806. Italian pioneering aeronaut and inventor

The First Balloon Ascent In England 15 September 1784 From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies Published C 1870

Vincenzo Lunardi, c1770, was an Italian diplomat who, on 15 September 1784, made the first British ascent in a hydrogen balloon

George Biggin, Letitia Sage and Vincenzo Lunardi
Lithograph of George Biggin, Letitia Sage and Vincenzo Lunardi ascending from St Georges Fields, London, 29 June 1785 (Cuthbert-Hodgson Collection)

Costume: Lunardi Hat
Masculine influenced double- breasted jacket with large lapels; large gauze & wire framed hat (balloon or Lunardi hat); simple white muslin dress with sash... Date: 1787 - 1792

Vincenzo Lunardi - 1
VINCENZO LUNARDI Italian aviator who made many balloon ascents in England. Date: 1759 - 1806

Vincenzo Lunardi - 2
VINCENZO LUNARDI Italian aviator who made many balloon ascents in England. Date: 1759 - 1806

Drawings Prints, Print, Aerostation out Elbows, Itinerant Aeronaut, Artist, Subject
Drawings and Prints, Print, Aerostation out at Elbows, or The Itinerant Aeronaut, Artist, Subject, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson, Vincent Lunardi, Thomas Cornell, British, London 1757-1827 London

Print shows banner with name of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi; includes figure playing a drum and two others dancing

Vincent Lunardi Esqr. secretary to the late Neapolitan ambassador, first aerial traveller in England. An honorary member of the Honble

Capitan dn. Vincente Lunardi. Nesmith, pinxt. ; Burke, fecit
Capitan dn. Vincente Lunardi. Nesmith, pinxt.; Burke, fecit

Vincenzo Lunardi, Nesmith, pinxt. ; Burke, fecit
Vincenzo Lunardi, Nesmith, pinxt.; Burke, fecit

Half-length portrait of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi, shown with his pets and tribute verse below the image

Captain Vincenzo Lunardi with his Assistant George Biggin, and Mrs. Letitia Anne Sage, in a Balloon, John Francis Rigaud, 1742-1810, French

Illustration of the centenary of ballooning. Engraving, 1884
BALLOONING, 1884. Illustration of the centenary of ballooning. Engraving, 1884

Hot air balloon designed by Vincenzo Lunardi, an 18th century Italian aeronaut. Wood engraving, American, c1835
LUNARDIs BALLOON. Hot air balloon designed by Vincenzo Lunardi, an 18th century Italian aeronaut. Wood engraving, American, c1835

(1759-1806). Italian aeronaut. Lunardi (center) and a group of Scottish ballooning enthusiasts
VINCENZO LUNARDI (1759-1806). Italian aeronaut. Lunardi (center) and a group of Scottish ballooning enthusiasts. Caricature etching by John Kay at Edinburgh, Scotland, 1785

(1759-1806). Italian aeronaut. Caricature etching at Edinburgh, Scotland, 1785, by John Kay (1742-1826)
VINCENZO LUNARDI (1759-1806). Italian aeronaut. Caricature etching at Edinburgh, Scotland, 1785, by John Kay (1742-1826)

Lunardi ascending from the Artillery Ground Moorfields
Lunardi ascending from the Artillery Ground, Moorfields, September 15 1784 in the presence of 150, 000 spectators. After a passage of 3 hours and 40 minutes he safely alighted near Ware

Lunardi Balloon
Plate showing Representatn of Mr Lunardi making an Experiment on the Thames of his invention to save persons from drowning

Plate from An Account of the First Aerial Voyage in England, in a series of Letters to his Guardian, Chevalier Gerardo Compagni, by Vincent Lunardi published in London in 1784

An Account of the Aerial Voyages in Scotland
Plate from An Account of the Aerial Voyages in Scotland, in a series of Letters to his Guardian, Chevalier Gerardo Compagni, by Vincent Lunardi published in London in 1786

Mr Lunardis Account of his Ascension
Plate from Mr Lunardis Account of his Ascension and Aerial Voyage from the New Fort, Liverpool, on Wednesday the 20th July, 1785, by Vincent Lunardi

Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) Italian aeronaut

Print Shows Banner With Name Of Italian Balloonist Vincent Lunardi; Includes Figure Playing A Drum And Two Others Dancing

Vincenzo Lunardi, Nesmith, Pinxt.; Burke, Fecit

Vincent Lunardi Esqr. Secretary To The Late Neapolitan Ambassador, First Aerial Traveller In England. An Honorary Member Of The Honble

Half-length Portrait Of Italian Balloonist Vincent Lunardi, Shown With His Pets And Tribute Verse Below The Image

Capitan Dn. Vincente Lunardi. Nesmith, Pinxt.; Burke, Fecit

Hot-air balloon piloted by Lunardi, which took of from Buen Retiro Gardens on 12th August 1792 in the presence of Ferdinand VII of Spain. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Balloon ascent of Lunardi, Artillery Ground
Ascent of Lunardis celebrated air balloon from the Artillery Ground, London, watched by spectators. 15 September 1784

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

Lunardi air balloon in London
Lunardis celebrated air balloon in London. August 1784

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"Lunardi's Ascent 1784: A Historic Journey into the Skies" Step back in time to witness Lunardi's second balloon test flight, a remarkable feat achieved by Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806). This daring aeronaut embarked on an unforgettable adventure, defying gravity and capturing the imagination of all who witnessed his balloon ascent. Intriguingly depicted in "Lunardi's Balloon" from British Adventure published by Collins in 1947, this colorful lithograph brings to life the awe-inspiring moment when Lunardi took to the skies. The world of aeronautics was forever changed as he soared through the heavens with grace and bravery. Fast forward to 1909, where "Aux Trois Quarters" captures another milestone in aerostation history. Elbows outstretched against the wind, Lunardi continued his itinerant journey as an aeronaut. His determination and passion for exploration knew no bounds. The Pantheon on Oxford Street became witness to Lunardi's greatness in 1785. Artist Francis Jukes beautifully portrays this historic moment within its walls, and is here that spectators marveled at Vincenzo Lunardi's balloon ascending from Artillery Ground, City Road, Finsbury – an event etched into London's rich tapestry. Delve deeper into history with one of Vincent Lunardi’s pamphlets from 1786. Its title page offers a glimpse into his written works that captivated readers during this era. An artist himself, Vincenzo skillfully conveyed his experiences through words and illustrations alike. May 3rd, 1785 marked yet another significant chapter in Vincent Lunardi’s legacy – his second balloon launch immortalized once more in a captivating image from 1937. This testament to human ingenuity showcases how one man dared to dream big and pushed boundaries beyond what seemed possible.