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Poster 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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of vintage poster prints. This exquisite piece showcases the thrilling Automobile Reliability Race between Paris and Rouen, an iconic event 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 competition, marking a significant milestone in the early days of automobile history. Add an air of timeless charm to your space with this evocative, high-quality reproduction of the original Le Petit Journal Paris publication from August 6, 1894. A perfect addition to any office, den, or collector's room, this poster is sure to spark conversation and inspire a sense of wonder at the progress of technology. Embrace the past and bring a piece of history into your home or workplace with Media Storehouse's authentic, museum-quality poster prints.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 48.3cm (16.5" x 19")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
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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