救われた！
1910
Gordon Ross created this dramatic cover for *Puck* magazine in 1910, capturing the thrill and danger of early aviation. A wide-eyed aviator, complete with period-accurate goggles, is plummeting from the sky—likely after his plane (hinted at by the dark wing structure at the top) failed him. But instead of a tragic end, he is dramatically swooped up by a gorgeous, winged woman with iridescent feathers, who cradles him safely above the clouds. It’s a wonderful allegory for the dangers of the new aviation age, suggesting that perhaps only a miracle could keep these brave early pilots alive.