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Alberto Collection (#2)

Alberto Santos-Dumont, a name that resonates with aviation history and bravery. Born in 1873, this Brazilian pioneer left an indelible mark on the world of flight

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Bosch y Fustegueras, 1848 - 1900. Spanish engineer and politician

Alberto Bosch y Fustegueras, 1848 - 1900. Spanish engineer and politician. From La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, published 1892

Background imageAlberto Collection: Portrait photo man daguerreotype footage wood

Portrait photo man daguerreotype footage wood
Portrait photo of man, daguerreotype photo footage wood leather velvet glass metal, Portrait photo of man, in oval frame and case ()

Background imageAlberto Collection: Epitome divae parthenices Mariae historiam ab

Epitome divae parthenices Mariae historiam ab
Epitome in divae parthenices Mariae historiam ab Alberto Durero Norico per figuras digestam cum versibus annexis Chelidonii (Life of the Virgin), Durer, Albrecht, Impressum Nurnberge, woodcut

Background imageAlberto Collection: A Peace Conference. The Meeting Between Victor Emmanuel Ii And Count Radetzky

A Peace Conference. The Meeting Between Victor Emmanuel Ii And Count Radetzky, After The Battle Of Novara, March 24, 1849. Johann Josef Wenzel Graf Radetzky Von Radetz

Background imageAlberto Collection: Victor Emmanuel Ii, Vittorio Emanuele Maria Alberto Eugenio Ferdinando Tommaso, 1820 To 1878

Victor Emmanuel Ii, Vittorio Emanuele Maria Alberto Eugenio Ferdinando Tommaso, 1820 To 1878. King Of Piedmont, Savoy, And Sardinia From 1849 To 1861 And King Of Italy From 1861 To 1878

Background imageAlberto Collection: Albert De Haller 1708 To 1777 Also Alberto Von Haller Swiss Botanist Physiologist And Doctor

Albert De Haller 1708 To 1777 Also Alberto Von Haller Swiss Botanist Physiologist And Doctor Engraved By W Holl From The Book The National Portrait Gallery Volume Iii Published C1820

Background imageAlberto Collection: Gabriele D Annunzio and Alberto Franchetti

Gabriele D Annunzio and Alberto Franchetti
Gabriele D Annunzio (1863-1938), Italian writer, and Alberto Franchetti (1860-1942), Italian composer, seated at a piano during rehearsals for the latters opera, The Daughter of Iorio

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873 - 1932), Brazilian aviation pioneer, one of the very few people to have contributed significantly to the development of both lighter-than-air

Background imageAlberto Collection: Vatican City (27th August 1953). Signature of

Vatican City (27th August 1953). Signature of the Concordat between Spain and the Holy See. We can see the Spanish Foreign Minister Alberto Mart� Artajo

Background imageAlberto Collection: Fountain of Trevi, c1905. Artist: Alberto Pisa

Fountain of Trevi, c1905. Artist: Alberto Pisa
Fountain of Trevi, c1905. From The Connoisseur 1905 [Otto Limited, London, 1905.]

Background imageAlberto Collection: Antiga Ponte dobre o Rio Mogy-Guassu, 1895. Artist: Alberto Loefgren

Antiga Ponte dobre o Rio Mogy-Guassu, 1895. Artist: Alberto Loefgren
Antiga Ponte dobre o Rio Mogy-Guassu, 1895. From Sao Paulo by Gustavo Koenigswald. [S. Paulo, 1895]

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont, Brazilian pioneer of aviation, (c1924)

Alberto Santos-Dumont, Brazilian pioneer of aviation, (c1924). Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) was an important early pioneer of aviation

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont landing his airship number 9 in Longchamp, Paris, 1903

Alberto Santos-Dumont landing his airship number 9 in Longchamp, Paris, 1903. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 19th June 1903

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont flying his airship number 10, 1903

Alberto Santos-Dumont flying his airship number 10, 1903. Brazilian Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) was an early pioneer of aviation

Background imageAlberto Collection: Aerial Navigation, c1910

Aerial Navigation, c1910. Three early aeroplanes; Henri Farmans (1874-1958) biplane, in which he made his first flight in 1908

Background imageAlberto Collection: Santos-Dumonts airship departing from Trouville, France, 1905

Santos-Dumonts airship departing from Trouville, France, 1905. Alberto Santos-Dumont was a Brazilian pioneer aviator. He initially focused on airship design

Background imageAlberto Collection: The new airship of Alberto Santos-Dumont, 30th September 1900

The new airship of Alberto Santos-Dumont, 30th September 1900. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 30th September 1900. Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) was an early pioneer of aviation

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont and his airship, 1901. Artist: George Hum

Alberto Santos-Dumont and his airship, 1901. Artist: George Hum
Alberto Santos-Dumont and his airship, 1901. Caricature of Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Brazilian pioneer in airship and aeroplane flights. He is shown flying in the basket of his airship

Background imageAlberto Collection: Santos-Dumont making the first powered plane flight in Europe, Paris, 1906

Santos-Dumont making the first powered plane flight in Europe, Paris, 1906
Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) flying his 14-Bis aeroplane, powered by an Antoinette engine, in the Bois du Boulogne, Paris, in 1906

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aeronaut, unsuccessful attempt at the Deutsch Prize

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aeronaut, unsuccessful attempt at the Deutsch Prize
Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aeronaut, dirigibles and aeroplanes. Santos-Dumont coming to grief in his airship on roof of house in Quai de Passy, Paris

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont, Brazilian aeronaut, first recorded flight in Europe, 1906, (1915)

Alberto Santos-Dumont, Brazilian aeronaut, first recorded flight in Europe, 1906, (1915)
Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932), Brazilian aeronaut in his aeroplane of 1906, the machine in which he made first recorded flight in Europe (22 August 1906). Fitted with Antoinette engine

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont, Brazilian aviation pioneer, 1901. Artist: George Hum

Alberto Santos-Dumont, Brazilian aviation pioneer, 1901. Artist: George Hum
Alberto Santos-Dumont, Brazilian aviation pioneer, 1901. Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) made his first flight in the balloon Brasil in 1898, and later that year his second balloon, America

Background imageAlberto Collection: Leonardesque models. Adjustable-tilt wing and Wing-beating d

Leonardesque models. Adjustable-tilt wing and Wing-beating d
Leonardesque models. Adjustable-tilt wing (Codex Atlanticus) and Wing-beating device with a screw and lead screw system ( Manuscript B). Leonardo da Vinci.16 th century

Background imageAlberto Collection: Model. Wing-beating device with a screw and lead screw syste

Model. Wing-beating device with a screw and lead screw syste
Flying machines. Wing-beating device with a screw and lead screw system. Manuscript B, sheet 77 r. Leonardo da Vinci.15th century. Model by Mario Alberto and Vittorio Somenzi, 1952

Background imageAlberto Collection: Leonardesque model. Work machines. Winch. Codex Atlanticus

Leonardesque model. Work machines. Winch. Codex Atlanticus
Leonardesque model. Work machines. Winch. Leonardo describes a winch that can transform the alternated motion of a lever in the continuous circular motion of a shaft. Codex Atlanticus, shett 30v

Background imageAlberto Collection: Drawing of choir stalls by Alberto Churriguera (1676-1740) o

Drawing of choir stalls by Alberto Churriguera (1676-1740) o
Alberto Churriguera (1676-1740) or Joaquin Churriguera (1674-1724). Spanish architects. Drawing of Choir Stalls. 18th century. Cathedral Chapter of Salamanca. Castile and Leon. Spain

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Bosch Fustegueras (1848-1900). Colored engraving

Alberto Bosch Fustegueras (1848-1900). Colored engraving
Alberto Bosch Fustegueras (1848-1900). Spanish engineer and politician. Engraving of The Spanish and American Illustration, 1885. Colored

Background imageAlberto Collection: The Archdukes hunting by Jan Brueghel the Elder

The Archdukes hunting by Jan Brueghel the Elder
The Archdukes hunting (1611) by Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625). Flemish painter. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Aguilera Velasco (18421913). Spanish politician an

Alberto Aguilera Velasco (18421913). Spanish politician and lawyer. Engraving by Carretero. Coloured

Background imageAlberto Collection: Ncola D este Di Ferrara

Ncola D este Di Ferrara
NICOLO III D ESTE, marchese di FERRARA, Italian noble and soldier, son of Alberto Date: 1384 - 1441

Background imageAlberto Collection: Santos-Dumont / Vfair 1901

Santos-Dumont / Vfair 1901
ALBERTO SANTOS-DUMONT Brazilian aviation pioneer Date: 1873 - 1932

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Fortis

Alberto Fortis
Giovanni Battista (Alberto) FORTIS Italian naturalist Date: 1741 - 1803

Background imageAlberto Collection: Serpa Pinto / Da Rocha

Serpa Pinto / Da Rocha
SERPA PINTO ALEXANDRE ALBERTO DA ROCHA Portuguese explorer and colonial administrator Date: 1846 - 1900

Background imageAlberto Collection: SANTOS DUMONT, Alberto (1873-1932). Brazilian aviator

SANTOS DUMONT, Alberto (1873-1932). Brazilian aviator. Engraving

Background imageAlberto Collection: ALBERTO SANTOS-DUMONT (1873-1932). Brazilian aviation pioneer

ALBERTO SANTOS-DUMONT (1873-1932). Brazilian aviation pioneer

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont in airship car

Alberto Santos-Dumont in airship car

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont in a hangar

Alberto Santos-Dumont in a hangar

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont, 1873-1932

Alberto Santos-Dumont, 1873-1932

Background imageAlberto Collection: CHARTERHOUSE OF PARMA. The location of some of the action of Stendhals novel of the same name

CHARTERHOUSE OF PARMA. The location of some of the action of Stendhals novel of the same name, published in 1839. Drawing by Alberto Pasini, 1848

Background imageAlberto Collection: CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS (1835-1921). French composer

CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS (1835-1921). French composer. Pastel on paper, 1903, by Alberto Rossi

Background imageAlberto Collection: Madrid, Spain - Atocha railway station

Madrid, Spain - Atocha railway station. The architect for station, built in a wrought iron renewal style, was Alberto de Palacio Elissagne, who collaborated with Gustave Eiffel. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAlberto Collection: (1873-1932). Brazilian aviator. Santos-Dumont being rescued out of the Bay of Monaco after his

(1873-1932). Brazilian aviator. Santos-Dumont being rescued out of the Bay of Monaco after his airship crashed
ALBERTO SANTOS-DUMONT (1873-1932). Brazilian aviator. Santos-Dumont being rescued out of the Bay of Monaco after his airship crashed, 14 February 1902. Contemporary English illustration

Background imageAlberto Collection: (1873-1932). Brazilian aviation pioneer. Photographed by Zaida Ben-Yusuf, c1902

(1873-1932). Brazilian aviation pioneer. Photographed by Zaida Ben-Yusuf, c1902
ALBERTO SANTOS-DUMONT (1873-1932). Brazilian aviation pioneer. Photographed by Zaida Ben-Yusuf, c1902

Background imageAlberto Collection: (1873-1932). Brazilian aviation pioneer. English caricature, 1901

(1873-1932). Brazilian aviation pioneer. English caricature, 1901
ALBERTO SANTOS-DUMONT (1873-1932). Brazilian aviation pioneer. English caricature, 1901

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No. 6 in which he won the Deutsch Prize in 1901. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, 14 November 1901

Background imageAlberto Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumonts airship No. 14 on the sands at Trouville, France. From

Alberto Santos-Dumonts airship No. 14 on the sands at Trouville, France. From La Vie au Grand Air, Paris, 1 September 1905. Dirigible Steerable Aviation Aeronautics

Background imageAlberto Collection: World map of 1502 showing the continent of Africa in the centre. Named after Alberto Cantino

World map of 1502 showing the continent of Africa in the centre. Named after Alberto Cantino, Italian diplomatic agent in Lisbon, who obtained it for the Duke of Ferrara

Background imageAlberto Collection: Doctors at peace conference, Moscow 1987

Doctors at peace conference, Moscow 1987
Physicians at a peace conference. Seen here (left to right) are Professors Daniel Bovet, Ettore Biuca and Alberto Magliari




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Alberto Santos-Dumont, a name that resonates with aviation history and bravery. Born in 1873, this Brazilian pioneer left an indelible mark on the world of flight. One of his most iconic achievements was the Santos Dumont Air-ship rounding the Eiffel Tower on October 19th, 1901. This daring feat showcased his ingenuity and fearlessness as he navigated through the skies above Paris. During the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939, Alberto's legacy continued to shine. He played a significant role in various events such as the inauguration of important ceremonies. His presence brought hope and inspiration to those fighting for their beliefs. Tragedy struck when Carlo Alberto passed away, leaving behind ashes that symbolized both loss and remembrance. Yet even in mourning, Alberto's spirit remained strong as he embarked on journeys to Novara and Genova, paying homage to his fallen comrade. In every aspect of his life, Alberto Santos-Dumont exemplified courage and innovation. A print from 1906 captures him perfectly - determined eyes gazing towards the sky filled with endless possibilities. His impact extended beyond aviation alone; he collaborated with Gabriele D'Annunzio and Alberto Franchetti during times of artistic expression intertwined with adventure. Alberto Santos-Dumont will forever be remembered as a visionary who defied gravity's limitations. His contributions continue to inspire generations after him, reminding us all that dreams can indeed take flight if we dare to chase them relentlessly.