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Amazing flying machines CVS01_01_017
Amazing flying machines. A hand-coloured engraving of a flying machine designed by Gabrielle de la Londelle, which appeared in his book aAviation, ou Navigation Aeriennea in 1863. From the Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892
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Media ID 12184357
© Historic England
27x27 inch Poster Print
Discover the intriguing world of early aviation with our stunning poster print from Historic England Archive. Featuring the captivating image "Amazing Flying Machines CVS01_01_017," this print showcases a hand-coloured engraving of a flying machine designed by Gabrielle de la Vergne de Tressan, also known as Gabrielle de la Londelle. Created in 1863, this remarkable design was published in his book "Aviation, ou Navigation Aerienne." Transport yourself back in time and add an element of historical intrigue to any room with this beautiful and unique poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases an extraordinary piece of history - an enchanting hand-coloured engraving of a flying machine designed by the visionary Gabrielle de la Londelle. Dating back to 1863, this remarkable creation graced the pages of his book "Aviation, ou Navigation Aerienne" offering a glimpse into the boundless imagination and ingenuity of its time. The image transports us to an era where flight was merely a dream, yet artists like de la Londelle dared to envision the impossible. The intricately detailed engraving reveals a contraption that defies gravity with its elegant wings and intricate mechanisms. It is as if we can almost hear the whirring sound and feel the exhilaration that must have accompanied such an audacious invention. Preserved within Historic England Archive's Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection, this lantern slide takes us on a journey through time. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork, it serves as a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of progress and our ceaseless desire to conquer new frontiers. Let us marvel at this snapshot from yesteryear, celebrating not only the artistic prowess behind it but also acknowledging how far we have come in realizing mankind's age-old dream: taking flight.
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