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Cyrano de Bergerac, flying by means of bottles of dew evaporated by sunlight, Paris 1850 (engraving)
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Cyrano de Bergerac, flying by means of bottles of dew evaporated by sunlight, Paris 1850 (engraving)
5616668 Cyrano de Bergerac, flying by means of bottles of dew evaporated by sunlight, Paris 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Cyrano de Bergerac, flying by means of bottles of dew evaporated by sunlight, thus lifting him. From Oeuvres de Cyrano de Bergerac, Paris 1850. Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac (1619 - 1655) was a French novelist, playwright, epistolarian and duellist. A bold and innovative author, his work was part of the libertine literature of the first half of the seventeenth century.
01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38508182
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving from 1850 depicts the legendary Cyrano de Bergerac soaring through the skies of Paris, propelled by bottles of dew evaporated by sunlight. The image captures the imagination with its futuristic and whimsical portrayal of the French novelist, playwright, and duellist.
Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac, known for his bold and innovative literary works, is shown defying gravity in a truly unique manner. The artist's rendering of this scene from "Oeuvres de Cyrano de Bergerac" showcases his creative genius and prophetic vision.
The black-and-white engraving evokes a sense of wonder and awe as Cyrano navigates the air in what appears to be a flying machine ahead of its time. The intricate details in the drawing bring to life this fantastical moment in history, where literature meets aviation in a harmonious blend.
As we gaze upon this enchanting print, we are transported back to 1850s Paris, where dreams took flight on wings made of dew-filled bottles. It serves as a reminder of the power of imagination and innovation that continues to inspire us today.
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