La Coupe Vanderbilt, 1904

Name/Title

La Coupe Vanderbilt, 1904

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.12

Description

The print titled “La 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

George Heath on his way to win the Vanderbilt Cup in Many of the drivers had competed for the Gordon-Bennet cup in Europe. Heath is driving a Panhard and Levassor. The 80 HP automobile finished in five hours, 26 minutes.

Subject Person or Organization

George Heath

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

9 in

Width

12 in

Location

3-Drawer Filing Cabinet

B10

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good