Original Drawing By Admiral Maurice De Brossard (1909-1996) Warships

WARSHIPS IN BATTLE POSITION Original drawing in three pencils by Admiral Maurice DE BROSSARD (1909-1996) Maurice Raymond de Brossard du Bourg is Admiral of the French Navy and historian. He was one of the fathers of French naval aviation by taking the Navy from its stage of balloonist to that of owner of aircraft carriers thanks to ingenious ideas and undeniable hard work. As a historian, he undertook research and found the route and the shipwreck sites of Monsieur de la Pérouse's ships. He was "fighter, discoverer, writer, academician, recognized painter". *** Numerous annotations: date, time, description, boats, thoughts... Signed lower right Dimensions 16 x 24.5 cm Old drawing in good condition - See photo