H.A. VOLODIMER (DATES UNKNOWN)
95
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GRAND PRIX D’ENDURANCE DE 24 HEURES / COUPE RUDGE - WHITWORTH.
1923.
23x34 inches, 59x88 cm. Ch. Hirvyl, Angers.
Condition B+: tears at edges; creases and abrasions in margins and image. Paper.
Volodimer would not be remembered at all as a poster artist except for the images he designed in
1923, 1924 and 1925 for the first three, 24-hour endurance car races that became known as the
legendary “Le Mans.” It was originally conceived as a three-year event, in which the winner,
determined by whoever amassed the most miles over the three separate races, would be awarded the
Rudge-Whitworth Cup. For this first-ever running of the prestigious race, the artist provides an
exciting night time scene to emphasize the 24-hour aspect of the race. The poster also provides
information about the other activities included to ensure that this became a popular and trendy event,
such as fireworks, a jazz band and food organized by a Parisian brasserie. A
RARE
document from the
history of car racing.
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