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Fine Art Print : Prone ornithopter, with both legs moving together, and wings hand operated on the up stroke. Drawing, c1487, by Leonardo da Vinci
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Prone ornithopter, with both legs moving together, and wings hand operated on the up stroke. Drawing, c1487, by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: ORNITHOPTER.
Prone ornithopter, with both legs moving together, and wings hand operated on the up stroke. Drawing, c1487, by Leonardo da Vinci
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Media ID 10717222
1487 Aeronautical Creativity Da Vinci Design Diagram Flight Flying Machine Idea Invention Leonardo Ornithopter Science
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the genius of Leonardo da Vinci with our exquisite Fine Art Print of his Prone Ornithopter drawing. Dated back to around 1487, this masterpiece showcases da Vinci's innovative design of a flying machine with both legs moving together and hand-operated wings on the upstroke. Bring the wisdom and creativity of the Renaissance master into your home or office with our high-quality print, meticulously reproduced from the original Granger Art on Demand drawing (140_1643053).
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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This print showcases Leonardo da Vinci's innovative mind and his fascination with flight. Created in 1487, the drawing titled "Prone ornithopter, with both legs moving together, and wings hand operated on the up stroke" gives us a glimpse into da Vinci's visionary ideas. The ornithopter depicted in this drawing is an early concept of a flying machine that imitates the flapping motion of bird wings. With meticulous detail, da Vinci illustrates how both legs move simultaneously to generate propulsion while the wings are manually operated during the upstroke. This design reflects his deep understanding of aerodynamics and his relentless pursuit to unlock the secrets of human flight. As one of history's greatest polymaths, Leonardo da Vinci was not only an accomplished artist but also a scientist and inventor ahead of his time. His drawings often served as blueprints for inventions that were far beyond what technology could achieve during his era. This print serves as a testament to da Vinci's boundless creativity and insatiable curiosity about the world around him. It encapsulates his unwavering determination to push boundaries and explore new frontiers through art, science, and invention. Whether viewed as a work of art or scientific documentation, this drawing exemplifies Leonardo da Vinci's enduring legacy as an extraordinary Renaissance figure who forever changed our perception of what is possible.
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