Poster Print : Wilkins Birdmen
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Wilkins Birdmen
GLUM, THE FLYING MAN his clothing opens out to make wings - see companion picture of GAIVRY the Flying Girl
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Media ID 577674
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1751 Birdmen Companion Glum Opens Wilkins Wings
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Wilkins Birdman" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This mesmerizing image showcases the intriguing character of Wilkins, a man who defies gravity with his ingenious clothing design. The wings made from his garments spread out in an impressive display of avian grace, merging the lines between man and bird. Add this extraordinary piece to your decor and ignite conversations with its intriguing blend of science fiction, fashion, and the natural world. The high-quality print is vibrant and detailed, ensuring a stunning addition to your home, office, or creative space. Delve into the imaginative world of "Wilkins Birdman" with Media Storehouse.
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 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
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 intriguing photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library showcases two fascinating figures from the annals of historical aviation: Wilkins Birdman (GLUM) and Gaivry the Flying Girl. Dating back to 1751, these figures represent early attempts to harness the power of human flight. Wilkins Birdman, depicted in the left half of the image, is a man dressed in an ingenious flying apparatus. His clothing, designed by the English inventor George Williams Bird, opens out to reveal a pair of large wings made of feathers and lightweight materials. The wings were attached to the man's body using a harness and straps, allowing him to flap them up and down in an attempt to achieve lift. Despite numerous attempts, Birdman's flying machine never succeeded in getting off the ground. Gaivry the Flying Girl, shown on the right, is a female counterpart to Wilkins Birdman. She is also dressed in a winged costume, designed by the French inventor Jean-Baptiste Gaivry. Gaivry's design featured a pair of wings that could be unfurled from a backpack, allowing the wearer to glide through the air. While Gaivry's invention was more successful than Birdman's, it still failed to provide sustained flight. These two figures represent the early days of human flight, a time when inventors and dreamers dared to imagine a world where humans could take to the skies. Despite their failures, their innovations paved the way for future advancements in aviation technology. Today, we marvel at the feats of modern aviation, but it's important to remember the pioneers who came before us, daring to dream and experiment in the pursuit of human flight.
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