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Framed Print : Albert, Comte de Dion, French engineer, 1899
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Albert, Comte de Dion, French engineer, 1899
Albert, Comte de Dion, French engineer, 1899. Together with George Bouton, de Dion (1855-1946) developed a lightweight engine which could be applied to motorcycles. De Dion Bouton went on to become one of the most successful early motor manufacturers. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, October 1899, showing De Dion on one of the companys motor tricycles
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Media ID 14840303
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Cigarette Engineer Engineering Georges Innovation Innovator Motor Industry Motorbike Motorcycle Motorcyclist Oxford Science Archive Pioneer Plus Fours Straw Boater Tricycle Bouton Dion
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: "Albert, Comte de Dion, French Engineer, 1899" by Count Albert de Dion, Georges Bouton, and an unknown creator. This captivating black and white photograph showcases the pioneering French engineer, Albert de Dion, who, alongside George Bouton, revolutionized the automotive industry with their development of a lightweight engine suitable for motorcycles. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this exquisitely framed print, perfect for engineering enthusiasts, historians, or anyone appreciating the beauty of innovation. Add this timeless masterpiece to your collection today and rekindle the spirit of ingenuity.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.9cm x 39.6cm (9.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This black and white lithograph captures the essence of Count Albert de Dion, a renowned French engineer, in 1899. Alongside his partner Georges Bouton, de Dion revolutionized the world of motor vehicles with their groundbreaking lightweight engine design that could be applied to motorcycles. This image showcases De Dion on one of their company's motor tricycles, exuding an air of sophistication and innovation. Dressed impeccably in fashionable attire of the time, De Dion sits comfortably on the tricycle, sporting a distinguished moustache and a straw boater hat. His confident posture reflects his pioneering spirit as he smokes a cigarette with an aura of self-assurance. The attention to detail in this portrait highlights not only De Dion's contribution to engineering but also his role as a symbol for early 19th-century transportation advancements. The lithograph is rich in historical context; it provides us with insight into the birth of the motor industry and its impact on society at large. It serves as a testament to De Dion's ingenuity and entrepreneurial vision that propelled him towards becoming one of the most successful figures in this burgeoning field. As we gaze upon this print from Heritage Images, we are transported back to an era where technological progress was transforming our world. Count Albert de Dion remains forever immortalized through this image—a true visionary who left an indelible mark on both France and the global engineering community.
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