Title
Vincenzo Lunardi
Caption
Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) Italian aeronaut. First hydrogen balloon ascent in Britain, Moorfields, London, 15th August 1784. Here about to make first hydrogen balloon ascent in Scotland, Heriot's Hospital Green, Edinburgh, 5 October 1785
1785
Etching by John Kay
Edinburgh
Date
1785
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07094_390000755
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,9Mb (3,7Mb) / 13,2in x 15,0in / 3950 x 4500 (300dpi)