Original Early Aeronautical Engraving - Alphonse Pénaud's Designs. c.1875
Original early aviation related engraving depicting Alphonse Pénaud's Designs. Dating from around 1875.
This print is made up of 6 different images depicting the various designs of the brilliant French designer Alphonse Pénaud. The designs shown are as follows : "Pénaud's Helicoptré"; "Pénaud's Aéroplane"; and "Pénaud's Mechanical Bird". Recently mounted. Overall dimensions (including mount) : 265mm x 185mm. Image area : 205mm x 150mm. Nice condition.
Alphonse Pénaud was born in 1850, the son of a French Admiral. A diseased hip prevented his from joining the navy and so he turned his attentions to the field of Aeronautics. He produced several ingenious and important designs including the world's first practical model helicopter and a model aeroplane design which was to become the prototype for all future model aeroplane designs. Sadly in 1880, after a bout of depression he committed suicide. It was one of Pénaud's designs which inspired the Wright Brothers to carry out their experiments.
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Inventory No. A-200
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