Coupe Du Salon, 1904

Print

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Coupe Du Salon, 1904

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.15

Description

The print titled “Coupe Du Salon, 1904” (translates to "For the Cup Gordon-Bennett), 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.

Artwork Details

Subject

Salon Cup of 1904 Dietrich III helmed by Perignon is 1st in General Classifiication of Cruisrs World Record. Race takes place on the Seine river.

Collection

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

Category

Automobile Racing Print

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