George Biggins' Ascent in Lunardi' Balloon, Julius Caesar Ibbetson, 1785

George biggins (standing) and mrs. Sage (seated) in an ascent in vinzent lunardi' balloon. A large crowd outdoors including horses and carriages is shown in the foreground. Apparatus for holding the balloon in place before launch is shown to the left. Object Type: painting. Date: 1785. Dimensions: height: 50.5 cm (19.8 in); width: 61 cm (24 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: George Biggin. Collection: Neue Pinakothek. Julius Caesar Ibbetson - George Biggins' Ascent in Lunardi' Balloon - WGA11831