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Lunardis first ascent in England, Artillery Grounds - 1784
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Lunardis first ascent in England, Artillery Grounds - 1784
Lunardis first ascent in England, Artillery Grounds, Moorfields, September 15, 1784
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This print commemorates the historic first ascent of the Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon, the "Montgolfier Number 5," in England on September 15, 1784. The scene unfolds in the Artillery Grounds of Moorfields, where a large crowd has gathered to witness the momentous event. The Montgolfier Number 5, a magnificent creation of the Enlightenment era, is shown ascending gracefully into the sky, its brightly colored fabric billowing in the wind. The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne, had already made history with their first successful hot air balloon flight on June 4, 1783, in France. Their groundbreaking invention had captured the imagination of the world, and the demand for balloon flights was growing. This particular flight in England was organized by the renowned scientist and polymath, the Reverend John Wilkinson, who had been instrumental in bringing the Montgolfier brothers' invention to England. The print captures the sense of excitement and wonder that surrounded this event. The crowd, a mix of the curious, the skeptical, and the enthusiastic, watches in awe as the balloon rises higher and higher, eventually disappearing from sight. The Montgolfier brothers, who are depicted in the print, are shown waving from the basket, their faces filled with a mixture of relief, joy, and anticipation. This print is a testament to the power of human ingenuity and the spirit of adventure that defined the late 18th century. It is a reminder of a time when the impossible seemed within reach and the world was filled with the promise of new discoveries. The Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon marked the beginning of a new era in transportation and opened up a new frontier for exploration and scientific discovery.
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