Degen's Flying Machine, Ornithopter early aircraft - an illustration from "Bilderbush fur Kinder" by F. J. Bertush, 1807 art print poster canvas gift

Degen's Flying Machine, Ornithopter early aircraft - an illustration from "Bilderbush fur Kinder" by F. J. Bertush, 1807 art print poster canvas giftDegen's Flying Machine Ornithopter aircraft Flying Machine ornithopter built by Jacob Degen, a clockmaker from Vienna. Iconic hand coloured engraved illustration for a "Picture Book for Children" (Bilderbush fur Kinder), published by Friedrich Johann Bertush in Weimar, Germany, in 1807. Friedrich Johann Bertush (1747 1822) was a German publisher and patron of arts. His famous encyclopaedia for children included 12 volumes and over 1200 engraved plates

Degen's Flying Machine - Ornithopter aircraft

Flying Machine - ornithopter - built by Jacob Degen, a clockmaker from Vienna. Iconic hand coloured engraved illustration for a "Picture Book for Children" (Bilderbush fur Kinder), published by Friedrich Johann Bertush in Weimar, Germany, in 1807.

Friedrich Johann Bertush (1747 - 1822) was a German publisher and patron of arts. His famous encyclopaedia for children included 12 volumes and over 1200 engraved plates on science, industry and innovation, mythology and wide variety of other subjects, published from 1790 to 1830.

This poster is a high quality "giclée" reproduction of a restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm or  Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density), or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm, according to your choice. We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour  permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints).  This poster is suitable for mounting and framing, as well as direct display on a wall.

This high-resolution, museum-grade fine art print is produced from a unique restored image. Printed on premium archival-quality art paper or canvas, it makes a striking addition to any interior as wall décor or a poster, and a memorable gift for lovers of antique and vintage maps, collectors of historic prints, historians, and explorers. Almost indistinguishable from the original Georgian engraving, it adds character and interest to a study, library, or office wall. It also makes a thoughtful gift for all occasions, including Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Father's or Mother's Day.