Coupe Vanderbilt, 1904

Name/Title

Coupe Vanderbilt, 1904

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.28

Description

The print titled "Coupe Vanderbilt, 1904", 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

Fernand Gabriel barely squeaks by the oncoming steam train in his Lorraine-Dietrich. Gabriel would go on to finish eighth, but did not finish as his car sustained a broken pump and frozen carburetor in the seventh lap.

Subject Person or Organization

Fernand Gabriel

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