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Richard Caton Woodville Jr.Richard Caton Woodville II (1856 - 1927) 1794 War Balloon Aquarell England 19101910
1910
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Richard Caton Woodville II
(British, 1856 - 1927)
The French Aerostatic Corps - The first War Balloon The launching of the L'Entreprenant used by the French Army under General Jourdan at the battle of Fleurus in Belgium in 1794.
• Water colour & Gouache on card, visible image, ca. 30.5 x 48 cm
• Glased antique frame, ca. 39.5 x 56.5 cm
• Signed and dated 1910 in the bottom right corner
• The (unsightly) title of the painting lies hidden under the inner frame and is not visible in a framed state.
Excellent militaria subject matter realized by the prolific and accomplished illustrator, military and battle painter Richard Caton Woodville II.
Woodville is well known for his countless contributions to the London Illustrated News in writing as well as in drawing. In this function, Richard Caton Woodville experienced battle first-hand when he was sent by the Illustrated London News to report upon the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878), and then again in the 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War. He would produce numerous sketches of which some lead to great paintings. Throughout his long career he enjoyed many commissions – public as well as private and exhibited in the Royal Academy. In spite of his success, Caton Woodville suffered financial problems, and was declared bankrupt in 1905, but kept on working.
The war balloon painting on offer is dated 5 years later – no doubt intended to illustrate a publication documenting this pivotal 18th Chapter in military aviation. Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier had experimented with the Montgolfière-style hot air balloon and managed the first confirmed piloted ascent in 1783, carrying Jacques-Étienne. Basically it was a paper balloon on a rope. This painting depicts the scene in which a brave French officer is preparing to fly freely high above enemy lines to gather crucial intelligence.
The subject matter has been researched by the artist in depth - Notice the fine detail in faces, uniform and the historic war balloon. This is not a picture you finish looking at in a hurry – it takes time to see everything.
The over a century old painting is overall in good condition and well presented in a contemporary, what I believe to be a French gilt frame, ready to be hung.
Thank you for your interest and please note, that I offer free worldwide shipping on all my items.
- Creator:Richard Caton Woodville Jr. (1856 - 1927, American)
- Creation Year:1910
- Dimensions:Height: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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- Condition:The detailed water colour is, except for some very slight discoloration in the sky area, in pleasingly good condition with vibrant contrasts. It is presented in a 19thC french frame, which shows very slight wear and tear, consistent with its age.
- Gallery Location:Meinisberg, CH
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