Sanitorium des Airs 1870 - 1955

"Sanatorium des Airs" (1870-1955) is a satirical ink drawing on paper by French artist Georges Tiret-Bognet (1855-). The drawing, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts various comical scenes related to early aviation technology. Tiret-Bognet's work is known for its detailed and whimsical style, capturing the absurdity of the era's technological advancements. The piece is a testament to the artist's unique ability to convey the anxieties and hopes associated with the nascent field of aviation.