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Albert Robida, "Villa of the Flight" "20th Century"

Sale price¥55,000

Flying Villa - An Elegant Dream Floating into the Future

A balloon-like roof rests on the shore. A villa suspended in the sky visits the seaside with the elegance of an aristocrat.
This fantastical illustration, Villa of the Flying Boat, painted by Albert Robida in 1883, is a humorous portrayal of the "vacations of the future" imagined by people in the 19th century.

If you go down the stairs from the floating villa (aérochalet), you can see a lively beach scene below. In the distance, perhaps the isolated island of Mont Saint-Michel can be seen. The composition, which seems to oscillate between reality and fantasy, gives a sense of Robida's unique satire and imagination.

This work is one of the illustrations included in the first volume of "The Twentieth Century" (Le Vingtième Siècle), Robida's illustrated adventure through a futuristic world.


Title of work : Flying Villas (Aérochalets Bourgeois aux Bains de Mer)
Artist : Albert Robida (1848–1926)
Source : "The 20th Century" Volume 1
Year of production : 1883
Size : Approx. 29 x 19 cm

*The frame in the image is for reference only. Please contact us regarding framing.


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The 19th Century Dreamed of the Future: The World of Albert Robida's "The 20th Century"

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This work is normally offered unframed, but upon request, we are happy to offer custom framing options at our gallery.

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Albert Robida, "Villa of the Flight" "20th Century" Sale price¥55,000

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