Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Francis Jukes, 1747–1812, British

after unknown artist, ( Brewer )
Title:
The First Balloon Ascent in England, September 1784, from the Artillery Ground, Moorfields
Date:
ca. 1784
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored etching
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 7/8 x 20 1/4in. (37.8 x 51.4cm)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.1278
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
Union Jack | crowd | hot air balloon | binoculars, prism | guards | platform | city
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:13717