Motoring. A simple sketch of a motor vehicle travelling in the countryside

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Motoring. A simple sketch of a motor vehicle travelling in the countryside

A simple sketch of a motor vehicle travelling in the countryside, a woman with her child stands in the foreground. Date: circa 1901

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Forain Foreground Issue Jean Louis Lalbum Maitres Simple Stands Travelling 1901

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This image, titled "Motoring" from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, dates back to circa 1901. The sketch, created by the renowned French caricaturist, Jean Louis Forain (1852-1931), offers a charming glimpse into the early days of automobile travel. The simple yet evocative drawing depicts a motor vehicle making its way through the picturesque countryside. The vehicle's large, bulky wheels and puffing exhaust pipe are clear indicators of an era when the technology was still in its infancy. In the foreground, a woman with a child in tow stands, seemingly transfixed by the passing marvel of modern transportation. Her expression is a mix of awe and apprehension, as she shields her child from the dust and noise of the approaching machine. The contrast between the rugged terrain of the countryside and the sleek, metallic form of the automobile creates a striking juxtaposition. The woman's traditional attire, with her wide-brimmed hat and long, flowing skirt, serves as a stark reminder of the era's contrasting worlds - the old and the new. This image, from the esteemed "March of the Women" Collection, is a testament to the fascination and wonder that the advent of the automobile brought about in the early 20th century. It also highlights the role of women as observers and participants in the rapidly changing world around them.

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