Circuit De La Sarthe, 1906

Name/Title

Circuit De La Sarthe, 1906

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.16

Description

The print titled “Circuit De La Sarthe, 1906” , by Ernest Montaut is a fine example of his work that captures the excitement of early automobile racing. It was included in a collection called “10 Ans de Courses” (10 Years of Races), published in 1907.

Type of Print

Digital Print

Artwork Details

Subject

Ferenc Szisz is driving a Renault AK 90CV to victory in the first Grand Prix race in Le Mans in 1906. He averaged 101.2 kilometres per hour (62.9 mph.) He is shown here with his riding mechanic M. Marteau.

Subject Person or Organization

Ferenc Szisz

Collection

Simeone - Art, Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection

Category

Automobile Racing Print, Renault

Acquisition

Accession

2024.4

Source or Donor

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone

Made/Created

Artist

Ernest Montaut

Date made

circa 1907

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

12 in

Location

3-Drawer Filing Cabinet

B10

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good