MONTAUT, Ernest, (French, 1879-1936): ''En Reconnaissance'', Hand Colored Pochoir Print, Full size with margins, not laid, 35'' x 17 3/4'', framed, 40'' x 23 1/2''. Light scattered foxing, some water damage to bottom mat margin, and slightly in the margin of the print. ''The first B C airship was built in 1908 and was sold to the Russian Army. This is most likely the model II, which was built in 1910 and became the first airship to fly from the Continent to Great Britain. The Gamy-Montaut prints document various historical events in the early history of transportation, including Power Boat Racing, Motorcycle and Motor Car Racing, Motor Car Touring, Zeppelins and Tennis.'' During the pochoir process, ''outlines for each image were drawn onto lithographic stones and printed. Using these uncoloured prints as a template, elaborate stencils were cut for each colour. Water-colour was then brushed onto the image through the stencil. The colouring process was quite complex, with each print taking several days to pro