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Balloon Ascending Near the Entrance to Lords Cricket Ground, 1839, ca. 1839
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Balloon Ascending Near the Entrance to Lords Cricket Ground, 1839, ca. 1839
Balloon Ascending Near the Entrance to Lords Cricket Ground, 1839, ca. 1839. After Robert Bremmel Schnebbelie
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Ascending Ascent Busy City Life Citylife Horse And Carriage Hot Air Balloon Lords Cricket Ground R B Schnebbelie Rb Schnebbelie Rb Schnebelie Robert Blemmell Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie Schnebbelie Sports Ground St Johns Wood Air Transport City Of Westminster Horse Drawn Horse Drawn Vehicle Horsedrawn
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Balloon Ascending Near the Entrance to Lords Cricket Ground, 1839 - A Glimpse into 19th Century City Life
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. This print captures a momentous event in the heart of London's cityscape during the year 1839. Against the backdrop of St. John's Wood and its bustling streets, an enormous hot air balloon gracefully ascends near the entrance to Lords Cricket Ground. The image, after Robert Bremmel Schnebbelie, showcases a vibrant scene filled with people from all walks of life. In this snapshot of history, we witness men and women going about their daily routines as they pause to marvel at this extraordinary sight. Horse-drawn carriages traverse busy roads alongside pedestrians who stop in their tracks to gaze skyward. The colorful watercolor brings out the liveliness of city life in vivid detail. The significance of this photograph extends beyond mere spectacle; it symbolizes progress and innovation in transportation during that era. As air transport was still a novel concept at the time, witnessing such an ascent would have been awe-inspiring for onlookers. Preserved by Heritage Art/Heritage Images and now housed within The Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, this print serves as a testament to our rich heritage and reminds us how far we have come in terms of technological advancements since then. Immerse yourself in this piece that encapsulates both history and artistry—a window into 19th-century Britain where sport meets adventure amidst a bustling met
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