Plate in earthenware of Nevers "with the balloon" known as "with the small

Plate with moved edge in earthenware of Nevers with polychrome decoration known as "with the small shepherd" representing rise of a hydrogen balloon with two characters in the basket holding each one a flag.
Underneath a small shepherd sitting in the grass, he greets with a raised stick. He is leaning against a tree. Flowers on the wing.
18th century.
Diameter: 23 cm.

*This is an episode of the ascent of Charles and Robert with the integration of a landscape and the impression of great altitude.
See Nelly Fouchet, "Faïences Patriotiques, Faïences au ballon contemporaines de premiers vols aéronautiques" page 28 Fig. III (56).