The New Hungerford Market, London, On the Day of the Opening, July 2, 1833, with the Ascent of Mr. Graham in his Balloon

1833

Not on view

Public events were often accompanied by balloon ascents in the nineteenth century. Here, a crowd has gathered to celebrate the completion of the New Hungerford Market, on the Strand in London, and to watch the ascent of George Graham, in a balloon from the building's courtyard. The international aspirations of the new market are signaled by the array of flags flying from its portico. Designed by William Fowler in the Roman style, the colonnades of the upper portion, shown here, sheltered vendors selling meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables and dairy products.

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Title: The New Hungerford Market, London, On the Day of the Opening, July 2, 1833, with the Ascent of Mr. Graham in his Balloon
Artist: John Samuelson Templeton (Irish, Dublin, active London 1830–1857)
Artist: After Robert William Billings (British, London 1812–1874 London)
Date: 1833
Medium: Lithograph, hand colored
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Paul Bird Jr., 1962
Object Number: 62.696.49
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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