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Amazing flying machines CVS01_01_016
Amazing flying machines. A hand-coloured engraving of four early designs for flying machines, including one parachute-type machine and others with paddles, in flight above a coastal scene. From the Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892
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Media ID 12184353
© Historic England
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Transport yourself to the past with our stunning selection of Fine Art Prints from Historic England Archive. This captivating print, CVS01_01_016, showcases a hand-coloured engraving of early flying machine designs. Witness the innovation and imagination of the past as you admire four intriguing creations, including a parachute-type machine and others with paddles, gracefully soaring above a picturesque coastal scene. Add a touch of history and wonder to your home or office with this exquisite work of art.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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
Step back in time and witness the awe-inspiring ingenuity of early flight with this hand-coloured engraving. The Amazing flying machines CVS01_01_016, part of the esteemed Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection, offers a glimpse into the Victorian era's relentless pursuit of conquering the skies. In this remarkable print, four pioneering designs take center stage against a picturesque coastal backdrop. Each machine showcases its unique approach to defying gravity - from an intriguing parachute-type contraption to others equipped with paddles for propulsion. As they gracefully soar through the air, one cannot help but marvel at the audacity and creativity that fueled these visionary inventors. Dating back to 1882-1892, this lantern slide captures an era when dreams knew no bounds and limitations were mere challenges waiting to be overcome. It serves as a testament to humanity's unyielding spirit of exploration and innovation. The meticulous hand-colouring adds depth and vibrancy to every intricate detail, transporting viewers back in time as if witnessing these incredible flying machines firsthand. This enchanting engraving is not just a piece of history; it is an invitation to imagine what life was like during those exhilarating times when mankind dared to reach for the heavens. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this extraordinary print allows us all to appreciate how far we have come on our journey towards conquering the skies while reminding us never to lose sight of our boundless imagination.
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