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Lalia Targa Florio
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Lalia Targa Florio
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
The image transports us back to post-war Italy with its dynamic portrayal celebrating XXIII Targa Florio—an iconic Sicilian road race known for its challenging course through mountainous terrain. Dated March 20th, 1949, this event poster vibrantly illustrates speed personified by Mercury—the Roman god associated with swiftness—blurring past painted flames that suggest velocity beyond mere machinery; here lies human daring amidst nature's unforgiving paths—a testament to man’s passion for racing set within Sicily’s cultural tapestry.
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