Lavalette-Eiseman

Print

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Lavalette-Eiseman

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.27

Description

The print titled "Lavalette-Eiseman", 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

The car barreling down the course is sporting a Lavalette-Eiseman magneto on the front end. Montaut is showing us what must have been a new and exciting development for the latest and growing automobile industry.

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