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A flying visit by Servais Le Roy
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A flying visit by Servais Le Roy
A flying visit by Servais Le Roy. Date ca. 1890
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A Flying Visit by Servais Le Roy
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is an intriguing and captivating poster from the late 19th century, featuring the renowned French aviation pioneer, Albert-Marie-Auguste Servais Le Roy. The image showcases Le Roy in mid-air, gracefully soaring above the ground in one of his innovative flying machines. The poster's vibrant colors and dynamic composition effectively convey the sense of excitement and wonder that surrounded early aviation. Servais Le Roy (1828-1897) was a French engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of aviation. He is best known for his work on the first successful manned flights using a fixed-wing aircraft, which took place in 1891. Le Roy's aircraft, named "La Marquise," was a biplane with a wingspan of 12 meters and a length of 7 meters. It was powered by a 12-horsepower engine and had a top speed of around 35 kilometers per hour. The poster's title, "A Flying Visit by Servais Le Roy," suggests that the image may have been created to promote one of Le Roy's public demonstrations or exhibitions. The poster's bold typography and striking visuals would have captured the attention of passersby and generated excitement for the pioneering aviation innovations of the time. This poster is a testament to the spirit of invention and exploration that characterized the late 19th century. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era when the seemingly impossible was being achieved through human ingenuity and perseverance. Today, it serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of flight and the boundless potential of human creativity.
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