Vincenzo Lunardi
(1759-1806), AeronautSitter in 4 portraits
Made the first balloon ascent in England, 1784, in the presence of two hundred thousand spectators.
by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by John Bell, after Richard Cosway
stipple engraving, published 5 October 1784
NPG D18705
by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by Edward Hedges, after Richard Cosway
stipple engraving, published 1 November 1784
NPG D20271
by Marino or Mariano Bovi (Bova), published by E. Wyatt
stipple engraving, published 25 June 1785
NPG D20270
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after Richard Cosway
stipple engraving, published 5 October 1784
NPG D1377
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