Engraving on paper. The print shows Blanchard ascending from the Champ de Mars, 2 march 1784. The large building is the Ecole Militaire, which still stands at the head of the Champ des Mars facing the Eiffel Tower. The attached letter was written by Francesco Favi...(?) Created by Digitized by Tiffany Priest Date Created 07/01/2022 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Art; Aviation Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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