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World Fair - General Motors - Futurama - Bel Geddes
Norman Bel Geddes designed the General Motors Pavilion, known as Futurama, for the 1939 New York Worlds Fair. Date: circa 1939
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Automobile Automobiles Designer Exhibit Geddes Motors Norman Stand Designed
14"x11" Photo Print
Step into the past and bring the historic beauty of the 1939 New York World's Fair into your home with our Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "World Fair - General Motors - Futurama - Bel Geddes" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image captures the visionary design of Norman Bel Geddes' General Motors Pavilion, known as Futurama, which showcased the automotive industry's innovation and optimism for the future. A must-have for history enthusiasts, architects, and design aficionados, this high-quality print is a stunning addition to any wall, office, or gallery space. Order yours today and relive the magic of the World's Fair through this timeless photograph.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 26.1cm (14" x 10.3")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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
This photograph takes us back in time to the 1939 New York World's Fair, showcasing the General Motors Pavilion, famously known as Futurama, designed by the visionary industrial designer, Norman Bel Geddes. Bel Geddes, an influential figure in American design, created this futuristic exhibit to display the innovative automobiles and transport concepts of General Motors. The photograph captures the grandeur and excitement of the Fair, with the sleek lines and modern design of the Futurama Pavilion taking center stage. The pavilion's streamlined architecture, a reflection of the Art Moderne style popular during the era, creates a sense of optimism and progress. The large, curved windows offer a peek into the future, showcasing a series of dioramas that depicted the potential transportation landscape of the year 1940. The cars on display, with their smooth contours and vibrant colors, embody the spirit of innovation and technological advancement that characterized the time. Bel Geddes' designs for the automobiles were groundbreaking, featuring aerodynamic shapes and futuristic details that would influence the industry for decades to come. The Futurama exhibit was a major draw at the World's Fair, attracting thousands of visitors who were captivated by the promise of a future filled with advanced transportation solutions. This photograph serves as a testament to the power of design to inspire and captivate, and to the enduring influence of Norman Bel Geddes on American industrial design.
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