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Balloon Hunting near Lady James's Folly
Thomas Rowlandson, 1786–1811
Lady James's Folly is now called Severndroog Castle and stands in Castlewood Park, Shooters Hill above Woolwich. It was built as a tribute to Sir William James's achievements against pirates in the Indian Ocean, and in particular for capturing Severndroog on the Malabar coast.
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Title of artwork, date
Balloon Hunting near Lady James's Folly, 1786–1811
Date supported
1991
Medium and material
Pen & ink, watercolour & pencil
Dimensions
26 x 35 cm
Grant
2000
Total cost
8251
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