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Flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a clockmaker from Vienna (the ornithoptere, a flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a kind of helicopter driven by muscular force, he performed several free flights between 1806 and 1813)
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Flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a clockmaker from Vienna (the ornithoptere, a flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a kind of helicopter driven by muscular force, he performed several free flights between 1806 and 1813)
FLO4576551 Flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a clockmaker from Vienna (the ornithoptere, a flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a kind of helicopter driven by muscular force, he performed several free flights between 1806 and 1813). Degen made his first attempt in his tethered ornithopter in the spring of 1808, aided by a counterweight, and rose to 54 feet. He later added a balloon to his machine and flew several times on November 12 and 15, 1808. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1807. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1, 200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc. published from 1790-1830.; (add.info.: Flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a clockmaker from Vienna (the ornithoptere, a flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a kind of helicopter driven by muscular force, he performed several free flights between 1806 and 1813). Degen made his first attempt in his tethered ornithopter in the spring of 1808, aided by a counterweight, and rose to 54 feet. He later added a balloon to his machine and flew several times on November 12 and 15, 1808. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1807. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1, 200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc. published from 1790-1830.); © Florilegius
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This image captures the innovative flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a skilled clockmaker from Vienna. Known as the ornithoptere, this unique contraption was a kind of helicopter driven by muscular force. Degen's passion for flight led him to perform several free flights between 1806 and 1813, showcasing his determination and ingenuity.
In the spring of 1808, Degen made his first attempt in his tethered ornithopter with the aid of a counterweight, successfully reaching a height of 54 feet. Undeterred by challenges, he later added a balloon to his machine and achieved multiple successful flights on November 12 and 15, 1808.
This hand-colored copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children) provides a glimpse into Degen's remarkable flying machine and highlights his pioneering spirit in aviation technology. Friedrich Johann Bertuch, the German publisher behind this illustration, is renowned for his comprehensive encyclopedia for children that featured over 1,200 engraved plates on various subjects.
The intricate details captured in this print serve as a testament to Degen's vision and dedication towards achieving human flight through unconventional means. It stands as a reminder of how innovation knows no bounds when fueled by passion and creativity.
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