Mabileau
Name/Title
MabileauEntry/Object ID
2026.1.6Description
This print is a 1913 pochoir‑style motoring illustration published by Mabileau & Co. in Paris, showing two early racing cars sweeping through a countryside road while spectators look on. The dynamic composition, elongated forms, and strong sense of motion are characteristic of pre–World War I French automotive art, which emphasized speed and modernity through exaggerated perspective and vivid color. The presence of two nearly identical red cars suggests a scene from a reliability trial or long‑distance road race rather than a closed‑circuit Grand Prix, matching the period’s fascination with endurance events and national automotive pride.Collection
Simeone - Art, Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder CollectionCategory
Automobile Racing Print