'View into the Chasm...' Size:M: 60 x 40cm wearing Indian headdress in Calgary

wearing Indian headdress in Calgary

Now's the Time to Hit Him

The satire refers to the popular discontent with the King's conduct ten years after his acclamation in 1760

James Sadler was a professional balloonist of the time

'View into the Chasm...' Size:M: 60 x 40cm wearing Indian headdress in CalgaryLandscape view from above the chasm, largely obscured by steam. Full title caption on a tissue overlay 'View into the Chasm where Lake Rotomahana was from East Slope of Te Hape o toroa.' An additional inscription on the far right background reads 'Hills towards Galatea.' The image is scaled along the bottom edge '5,000 yards.' The print is embossed 'Charles Spencer, photographer'. Original: albumen print. 1886