Title
Decorated plate of "L'Entreprenant," the first military observation balloon
Caption
Faience plate fired on a low heat, Lunéville
First military observation balloon "L'Entreprenant"
First half of 19th century
Diameter 23cm
Muller-Quênot Collection
Info+
With the French state being attacked from all angles, the Comité de Salut Public established by decree dating from 2nd April 1794, a first then a second aeronaut company.
Coutelle and Conté were charged with organising the military operations in the air. Since its introduction "l'Entreprenant," the first military observation balloon, rejoined the Sambre and Meuse army in Maubeuge.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Association Muller Quenot Rosheim
Reference
MQR10A00_051
License type
Rights managed
Available size
67,5Mb (1,7Mb) / 16,5in x 15,9in / 4961 x 4755 (300dpi)