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Amazing flying machines CVS01_01_017
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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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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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