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Dirk Langendyk (1748-1805)
Ascent of a balloon before the Battle of Fleurus, 1794. drawn 1800
27.5 x 38.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 915189
Dirk Langendyk (1748-1805)
Ascent of a balloon before the Battle of Fleurus, 1794 drawn 1800
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D&M 275: Open ground on the banks of the River Sambre. A balloon, lifted by hot air, is just rising. To the left centre, the launching apparatus in front of open marquee around which troops gather. Some on left flank present arms.
Provenance
Purchased by George IV when Prince Regent from Colnaghi & Co., 25 May 1818 (Royal Archives GEO/MAIN/28206, 'A Drawing Ascension of the Balloon before the Battle of Frejus [sic.] by Langendyk, £4 4s')
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27.5 x 38.0 cm (whole object)
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