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"Maison tournante aérienne": drawing shows a dwelling structure elevated above rooftops and designed to revolve and adjust in various directions. An occupant points to an airship with a fish-shaped bag in the sky lower right. One of the artist's conceptions for his book on life in the upcoming twentieth century. (Source: A.G. Renstrom, LC staff, 1981-82.) ink over graphite underdrawing.

Albert Robida (1848-1926) - is best known for his illustrations and writings depicting futuristic visions of technology and society. His works often featured fantastical inventions such as flying machines, submarines, and robots, and explored themes such as urbanization, industrialization, and the role of technology in society. Some of his most famous works include "The Twentieth Century" (1882), "The Electric Life" (1890), and "The War in the Twentieth Century" (1887). Robida's contributions to the genre of science fiction have had a lasting impact on popular culture and continue to inspire artists and writers today.

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1900
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Albert Robida (1848-1926)

French illustrator, caricaturist, and science fiction writer.
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