The Aeroplegasus 1911

"The Aeroplegasus" (1911) by Moriz Jung is a whimsical illustration depicting a fantastical creature, part horse and part aircraft, soaring through the air. The creature, resembling a Pegasus with an engine in its tail, carries a man playing a lyre as a passenger, suggesting the fusion of classical mythology with modern technology. The work exemplifies Jung's interest in symbolist and Jugendstil styles, evident in the stylization of the figures and the dreamlike atmosphere of the illustration. The artwork was originally commissioned for the German magazine "Motor Anzeiger" and is a captivating representation of the fascination with flight during the early 20th century.