Fin de siècle nostalgia with these amusing plates from the end of the 19th century, which parody the progress of technology and science, in particular the beautiful invention of the Montgolfier brothers.
Dessert plates in very good condition.
Fin de siècle historical plates
25,00€
Fin de siècle nostalgia with these plates from the end of the 19th century, parodying the progress of science.
Airships were the means of transportation for the first airline and the first aircraft to carry passengers on non-stop scheduled services across the Atlantic.
This progress was a headache for those who scoffed at the real usefulness of hot-air balloons.
Subject treated with an old-fashioned humor and very beautiful illustrations with fine and precise work. The moon on the astronomy plate is reminiscent of the Melies moon.
20 cm
Dessert plates in very good condition
One “war” plate a little paler than the other
| Weight | 0,9 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 × 30 × 5 cm |
| Fin de siècle | Astronomy, Music, Paint, Hunting, Fishing, War |
