Bird Man Collection

Sohns Device
At Daytona Beach, Florida, American birdman CLEM SOHN leaves a plane at 4000 metres, and glides to 700 metres before opening his parachute

Frost Ornithopter
Mr Edward Purkis with a Frost Ornithopter in 1877 Date: 1877

Restif - Flying Man
Victorin, the flying-man, takes to the air

The Bird-Man of the Tuileries Gardens (engraving)
2786726 The Bird-Man of the Tuileries Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bird-Man of the Tuileries Gardens. Illustration for Chatterbox (1876)

Flying Machine Inventor Unknown 1877 1877

Line-Drawing of Rj Spaldings Patented Flying Machine, Usa Date: 1889

Balston Ornithopter Around 1908 in the UK Date: 1908

Mr E Wilson with Two Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopters ?
Mr E Wilson with Two Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopters Around 1905 Date: 1905

Mr Dubois with His Ornithopter at the Concours Lepine, F?
Mr Dubois with His Ornithopter at the Concours Lepine, France in the 1930S Date: 1930s

Codex Duran: Pedro de Alvarado (c. 1485-1541) companion-at-arms of Hernando Cortes
BAL69120 Codex Duran: Pedro de Alvarado (c.1485-1541) companion-at-arms of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) besieged by Aztec warriors (vellum) by Duran, Diego (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Birdman Wingspan
1936: American bird man Clem Sohn showing a back view of his wingspan and harness. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Bird charmer of the Tuileries Gardens
The bird charmer of the Tuileries Gardens, Paris - Henri Pol. Date: circa 1908

Bird charmer of the Tuileries Gardens, Paris
The bird charmer of the Tuileries Gardens, Paris - Henri Pol

Lilienthal Portrait
Otto LILIENTHAL, German birdman

Restif - Marriage Scene
The marriage of flying-man Victorins son with Ishmichtriss

Petroglyphs with birdman images beside lake in crater, Orongo, Easter Island, Chile, South America

Birdman Petroglyphs at Orongo, the ceremonial village on Ranocau Crater rim; bird islands offshore are Motu Kao Kao, Motu Iti and Motu Nui, Easter Island, Chile

The mechanist tries to use his wings to fly. A scene from Samuel Johnsons novella, Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

Leturrs Birdman Project
Leturr cleverly solves the problem of getting airborne by releasing himself from a balloon : alas, his design is not so clever, and he plunges fatally to the ground

Restif - Title Page
LA DECOUVERTE AUSTRALE PAR UN HOMME VOLANT (= Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere by a Flying-Man) by Nicolas Restif de la Bretonne : one of the science-fiction classics

Restif - Giants
Flying-man Hermantin with the Megapatagons - giants of Patagonia, South America - encountered during their aerial explorations

Birdman fails to fly at Frankfurt, but survives accident

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"Bird Man: Unveiling the Fascinating World of Human Flight" Step into a realm where dreams take flight and soar through the skies with "Bird Man. " This captivating journey begins with the Sohns Device, an invention that pushed the boundaries of human imagination. Witness the Frost Ornithopter, a marvel of engineering that mimicked bird-like movements to achieve airborne grace. Delve into history as we explore Restif - Flying Man's daring attempts to conquer the heavens. The endearing lithograph titled "The End of Birdman" captures both triumph and tragedy in this relentless pursuit. Enter Hieronymus Bosch's masterpiece, "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " where hidden among its enigmatic panels lies a mysterious figure resembling a Bird-Man. What secrets does he hold? Only time will tell. Embark on an enchanting visual voyage through time as we encounter The Bird-Man of Tuileries Gardens in all his ethereal glory, immortalized forever in an exquisite engraving. Marvel at an unknown inventor's audacious Flying Machine from 1877, pushing boundaries even further. Witness R. J Spaldings' patented creation come to life through intricate line drawings—a testament to human ingenuity reaching for new heights. Explore Balston Ornithopter from early 1908 UK—an era when aviation was still finding its wings. Discover Mr E Wilson alongside two Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopters—evidence that passion for flight knows no bounds. Finally, meet Mr Dubois at Concours Lepine—a man whose ornithopter embodies both elegance and innovation. Join us as we unravel the mysteries surrounding these remarkable individuals who dared defy gravity and embrace their inner avian spirits. Through artistry, determination, and sheer brilliance, they paved the way for humanity's eternal quest to conquer the skies above.