Framed Print : Langleys Model
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Langleys Model
Samuel Pierpont Langleys model performs well and promises success, but his full-size flying machine will fail his expectations
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Media ID 607581
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Expectations Fail Performs Pierpont Projects Promises Samuel Size Success 1901 Langleys
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Langleys Model" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image showcases the determination and innovation of Samuel Pierpoint Langley, as he proudly displays his model aircraft, a beacon of promise and potential success. However, as history tells us, the full-size flying machine that Langley envisioned would ultimately fall short of his expectations. This beautifully framed print is a testament to the spirit of human ingenuity and the intrigue of early aviation history. Adorn your walls with a piece of captivating history and spark intrigue in any room.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The print of "Langleys Model" captures a pivotal moment in aviation history, showcasing Samuel Pierpont Langley's early attempts at creating a full-size flying machine. In the image, Langley's model is seen performing well and showing great promise for success. However, as history would later reveal, his ambitious project would ultimately fall short of his expectations.
Langley, a renowned inventor and scientist, dedicated years of research and resources into developing a functional aircraft that could revolutionize transportation. His model demonstrated impressive capabilities and hinted at the potential for groundbreaking advancements in flight technology.
Despite the initial success of his smaller-scale prototype, Langley's full-size flying machine would face numerous challenges and setbacks that ultimately led to its failure. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the unpredictable nature of innovation and the inherent risks involved in pushing boundaries.
Through this image from Mary Evans Picture Library, viewers are transported back to 1903 when dreams of conquering the skies were just beginning to take flight. It serves as a testament to Langley's vision and determination while also highlighting the complexities and uncertainties inherent in pioneering new frontiers.
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