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Canvas Print : Da Vincis prone-type ornithopter
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Da Vincis prone-type ornithopter
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Media ID 19920818
© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library) / Mary Evans Picture Library
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the genius of Leonardo da Vinci into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece features Da Vinci's prone-type ornithopter, an early design for a flying machine, as seen in the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Each print is meticulously produced on high-quality canvas, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail that bring the intricacy and beauty of da Vinci's design to life. Elevate your decor with this unique and thought-provoking work of art, a testament to the boundless imagination of one of history's greatest minds.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix 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 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 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases Leonardo da Vinci's groundbreaking design for a prone-type ornithopter, a flying machine inspired by the flight of birds. Da Vinci, the renowned polymath of the Italian Renaissance, meticulously sketched this intricate invention in the late 15th century. His ornithopter, also known as the "flying machine," was one of numerous attempts to harness the power of nature and create a machine that could soar through the skies like a bird. The prone-type ornithopter depicted in this print is distinct for its innovative design, featuring a human pilot lying prone on a flexible wing structure. The pilot's body would flap the wings by pushing against them with their legs and arms, mimicking the natural motion of bird flight. The machine's wings were designed to be lightweight and flexible, with a complex network of interconnected bones and muscles. Da Vinci's ornithopter was far ahead of its time, as the technology and materials necessary to build a functional flying machine did not yet exist. However, his vision and innovative design laid the groundwork for future aviation pioneers. This print is a testament to Da Vinci's genius and his unwavering curiosity about the natural world, inspiring generations of inventors, engineers, and dreamers. The intricate details of the print reveal the depth of Da Vinci's understanding of the mechanics of flight and the delicate balance required to create a machine that could mimic the grace and agility of a bird. The print is a stunning reminder of the power of human ingenuity and the boundless potential of the human imagination.
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