Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)after John Francis Rigaud, 1742–1810, French, active in Britain (from 1771)
Title:
Ascension of Madame Sage, Chevalier Biggin and Captain Vincent Lunardi in a Balloon, June 20, 1785
Date:
1785
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving, line engraving and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 15/16 × 13 1/8 inches (25.2 × 33.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, on back, lower left: "Bartolozzi, F. (aft. Rigaud)" | c"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.1338
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait | flag | breeches (trousers) | cravat | tricorne | coat | costume | dress | neckpiece | benches | fichu | curtain | curtains | altimeter | hot air balloon | fringe | feathers | velvet | ambassador | gesture | pose | travel | pilots | women | men | entertainment | rope | flying | Union Jack | sky | assistant