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Renault Loses its Way
The owner of a Renault Sports Torpedo has lost his way, and stops to inquire directions of a lady out walking her dog, with a yoke over her shoulder bearing a bag at each end
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Media ID 604345
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Bearing Directions Inquire Loses Lost Models Named Renault Shoulder Stops Torpedo Yoke 1925 Owner
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Renault Loses Its Way: A Timeless Moment of Motorists' Solidarity in 1925 France" In this evocative photograph from the annals of motoring history, a dapper gentleman clad in a fedora and overcoat stands beside the road, his hands on the hood of his vintage Renault Sports Torpedo. The expression on his face betrays a mixture of frustration and relief, as if to say, "At last, I've found someone to ask for directions." The cause of his predicament is a puzzled look on the face of the lady walking her dog, who has paused in her stroll to offer assistance. She wears a simple yet elegant dress, her arms crisscrossed over a yoke that supports two large woven baskets, one at each end. The contrast between the man's modern means of transportation and the woman's traditional mode of carrying her provisions adds a charming touch of anachronism to the scene. The year is 1925, and the location is France, a time and place where the automobile was still a relatively new and exciting invention. The Renault Torpedo, a popular model of its day, was known for its sleek design and impressive performance. Yet, even the most advanced machinery could not always navigate the twists and turns of the rural French countryside. As the man leans in to inquire about the best route to his destination, the lady's dog gazes up at him with a curious and friendly expression. The scene is one of camaraderie and mutual understanding, a reminder that no matter how advanced our technology becomes, we will always need each other to find our way. This charming photograph, captured by an unknown photographer, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of motoring history. It is a testament to the enduring appeal of the open road and the unexpected connections that can be made along the way.
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