Price: $350.00
SKU: 86375
MEDIUM: Aquatint and engraving,
DATE: c.1804.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 6 5/16 x 8 3/8" (160 x 213 mm).
DESCRIPTION: The inflating balloon on the right reads, "Lust tot Onderzoek" (which roughly translates to 'Lust for Research'). Ballooning began in 1784 in France and quickly set into motion a flying craze that would sweep through much of Europe. This early airship caricature pokes fun at the mayhem and curiosity it brought about.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CONDITION: Poor to fair condition with narrow margins. Tipped on paper and has a repaired tear and small bit of paper replacement on left.
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