Pour la Coupe Gordon-Bennet, 1904

Print

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Pour la Coupe Gordon-Bennet, 1904

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.7

Description

The print titled “Pour la Coupe Gordon-Bennet, 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

The 1904 Gordon-Bennettt Cupp was won by Leon Théry drive a Richard-Brasier, in second place 11 minutes behind was Camille Jenatzy with in third. Twelve of the eighteen starting cars finished the four lap 342 mile race.

Subject Person or Organization

Léon Théry

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

20.3 cm

Width

30.5 cm

Location

3-Drawer Filing Cabinet

B10

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good