Paris-Toulouse, 1900

Name/Title

Paris-Toulouse, 1900

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.11

Description

The print titled “Paris-Toulouse, 1900", by Ernest Montaut is a fine example of his work that captures the excitement of early automobile racing. This particular piece is a pochoir-colored lithograph, which is a hand-coloring technique applied to prints. 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

Levegh driving a Mors in the Paris - Toulous - Paris race. Levegh is a pseudonym for Alfred Velghe. The 1348 km race was an exhibition event for the Olympics held in Paris that year.

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