Design for a Flying Machine by Leonardo da Vinci

Design for a Flying Machine 1505

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amateur sketch

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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sketched

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incomplete sketchy

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text

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detailed observational sketch

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sketch

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rough sketch

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men

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line

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quick sketch

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initial sketch

Leonardo da Vinci's "Design for a Flying Machine" from 1505, is a fascinating study of the Renaissance master’s scientific curiosity. The red chalk drawing captures da Vinci's intricate designs for a bird-like flying apparatus. The intricate details, including the bat-wing structure, illustrate his fascination with anatomy and natural forms. This drawing, alongside others from da Vinci's notebooks, showcases his visionary thinking in engineering and aeronautics, revealing a profound understanding of mechanics, aerodynamics, and the principles of flight.

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