“Aéroscaphe captif de campagne (installation volante)“ [tethered airship for field campaign (mobile installation)], lithograph made by J.B. Stevens around 1860. Coloured by a later hand. Size (incl. text): c. 31 x 41 cm.
Aviation, and especially airships or balloons, began to emerge as a military technology in the 19th century. This print shows how a tethered airship could be used for battlefield reconnaissance and communication. The gas-filled balloon was attached to a cable that was controlled in altitude by steam engines and could be maneuvered somewhat horizontally with horse power.
Prijs: Euro 425,-
