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Satirical cartoon on ballooning
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1812 Ballooning Bang Crime Crowds Hole Lampoon Peep Prime Raucous Rough Satire Satirical Spectators Watching Felony
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Introducing our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a satirical cartoon on ballooning from The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library) via Mary Evans Prints Online. This humorous card is a delightful throwback to the early days of aviation, poking fun at the daring exploits of hot air balloonists. With its intricate details and witty commentary, this card is perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone with a sense of humor. Add a touch of whimsy to your correspondence with this charming and unique greeting card."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
A Raucous Start to Ballooning - An 1812 Irish Satire
EDITORS COMMENTS
This satirical cartoon, titled "Ireland, Watching the Flight," depicts an early attempt at ballooning in Ireland, a daring and novel form of transportation that had recently captured the public's imagination. The cartoon, created in 1812, is a humorous commentary on the chaotic scene that often accompanied these flights. The image shows a large hot air balloon, tethered to the ground, with a crowd of people gathered around it. The balloonist, dressed in a prime, rough outfit, is seen trying to ignite the burner, while a man in the crowd holds a lantern to help illuminate the scene. The balloon, however, is not the only thing attracting attention. A group of people are seen peeping through a hole in the balloon's side, while others are attempting to steal items from the basket. A man in the foreground is even attempting to commit a felony by stealing a drum from a soldier standing nearby. The satire is further highlighted by the fact that the balloon is labeled "Transport," suggesting that the chaotic scene is a reflection of the state of transportation in Ireland at the time. The rough and raucous behavior of the crowd is a lampoon on the excitement and curiosity that surrounded these early flights. Despite the chaos, the balloonist remains unfazed, a testament to the determination and adventurous spirit of early balloonists. This satirical cartoon, from the National Aerospace Library's collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of ballooning and the humor and intrigue it inspired.
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