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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

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10017874

1751 Birdmen Companion Glum Opens Wilkins Wings


12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print

Introducing the captivating "Wilkins Birdman" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, proudly sourced from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image captures the whimsical spirit of human flight as imagined by the artist. The subject, donning a suit that transforms into wings, embodies the dream of taking flight. Pair this stunning artwork with its companion piece, "Gaivry the Flying Girl," to create a mesmerizing duo that will surely inspire wonder and imagination in any space. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and vibrant inks, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your home or office décor. Elevate your interior design with the enchanting allure of the "Wilkins Birdman" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse.

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with 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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