Ascending and Decending or Balloon & Dragoon, A scene at Portobello Barracks June 27th 1822
Satirical Print
early 19th century (made)
early 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Caricature depicting a crown cheering a man ascending in a balloon and laughing at an army officer falling head first from his horse. Lettered with title.
Object details
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| Title | Ascending and Decending or Balloon & Dragoon, A scene at Portobello Barracks June 27th 1822 (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching, coloured by hand |
| Brief description | Print by unknown artist |
| Physical description | Caricature depicting a crown cheering a man ascending in a balloon and laughing at an army officer falling head first from his horse. Lettered with title. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (Lettered with title) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr. Geoffrey A. Whittall |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1955-1956 London: HMSO, 1963 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.478-1955 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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