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Jan Anthonie Langendijk (1780-1818)
Marshal Jourdan reconnoitring the Austrian positions from a balloon, Fleurus, 26 June, 1799. drawn 1808
28.5 x 41.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 915236
Jan Anthonie Langendijk (1780-1818)
Marshal Jourdan reconnoitring the Austrian positions from a balloon, Fleurus, 26 June, 1799 drawn 1808
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A watercolour showing open ground on the banks of the River Sambre. A balloon lifted by Hot Air, is just rising. To the left centre, there is the launching apparatus standing in front of an open Marquee, surrounded by troops. Signed and dated 'J. A. Langendijk delint, 1808'
Provenance
Purchased by George IV when Prince of Wales, from Colnaghi and Co, 1804 (Royal Archives GEO/MAIN/27818, 17 July 1809, '[A drawing] Jordan reconnoitring the Situation of the Austrian Army', £7 7s)
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Measurements
28.5 x 41.5 cm (whole object)
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Other number(s)
RL 15236
