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Metal Print : Automobile reliability race between Paris and Rouen, sponsored by Le Petit Journal
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Automobile reliability race between Paris and Rouen, sponsored by Le Petit Journal
Automobile reliability race between Paris and Rouen, sponsored by Le Petit Journal. First prizes awarded to Panhard & Levassor and to the Peugeot brothers. From Le Petit Journal Paris 6 August, 1894
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Media ID 9781905
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
1894 August Automobile Awarded Brothers Combustion Engine Internal Journal Paris Petit Prizes Race Road Rouen Sponsored Transport Levassor Panhard Peugeot Reliability
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Automobile Reliability Race between Paris and Rouen, sponsored by Le Petit Journal in 1894. Witness the historic moment as Panhard & Levassor and the Peugeot brothers take the first prizes in this groundbreaking event. This vintage image, sourced from Universal Images Group (UIG), is expertly transferred onto a durable metal print, ensuring a stunning, high-definition display that adds character and charm to any space. Relive the excitement of early automobile history with this unique and captivating piece.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage print captures the exhilarating automobile reliability race between Paris and Rouen, which took place in August 1894 and was proudly sponsored by Le Petit Journal. The image showcases the pioneers of this groundbreaking event, with first prizes awarded to two remarkable participants: Panhard & Levassor and the Peugeot brothers. In an era when internal combustion engines were still a novelty, this race marked a significant milestone in the evolution of transportation. The competitors showcased their innovative cars that relied on this cutting-edge technology, revolutionizing the way people would travel for generations to come. The photograph transports us back to a time when roads were not yet dominated by automobiles but instead served as testing grounds for these daring inventors. It captures both the excitement and uncertainty surrounding this historic event, as drivers pushed their vehicles to their limits along the challenging route from Paris to Rouen. Le Petit Journal's sponsorship highlights its commitment to promoting progress and innovation in society. By supporting such races, they encouraged further advancements in automotive engineering while capturing public imagination with tales of speed and endurance. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are reminded of how far we have come since those early days of automobile development. This print serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unrelenting pursuit of reliable means of transport that continue shaping our world today.
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