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Framed Print : Front cover of La Science et la Vie illustrating a project for a moving walkway in the Paris Metro, September 1923 (colour litho)
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Front cover of La Science et la Vie illustrating a project for a moving walkway in the Paris Metro, September 1923 (colour litho)
CHT289154 Front cover of La Science et la Vie illustrating a project for a moving walkway in the Paris Metro, September 1923 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: projet de trottoir roulant Parisien dans les tunnels du Metro; dessin de CY; ); © Archives Charmet
Media ID 24725702
© Archives Charmet / Bridgeman Images
Benches Formal Innovation Journal Metropolitan Monthly Pavement Progress Sciences Sidewalk Transports Underground
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step into the past with our exquisite Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating cover of La Science et la Vie magazine from September 1923. This vintage masterpiece showcases an illustration of a visionary project for a moving walkway in the Paris Metro, brought to life through the vibrant colors of a stunning color lithograph. Add a touch of history and timeless elegance to your space with this beautiful piece from the French School, exclusively available at Media Storehouse through Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.2cm x 25.4cm (7.2" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the front cover of La Science et la Vie magazine from September 1923, showcasing a visionary project for a moving walkway in the Paris Metro. The vibrant color lithograph depicts an innovative concept that aimed to revolutionize transportation within the underground tunnels of the city. Designed by CY and featured in this issue, the proposed moving walkway would have provided commuters with a seamless and efficient means of traversing through the bustling metropolitan landscape. The image exudes progress and scientific advancement, reflecting the spirit of early 20th-century innovation. The formal composition highlights not only the invention itself but also its potential impact on daily life in Paris. With benches lining either side of this futuristic sidewalk, it presents a vision where convenience meets comfort. La Science et la Vie was renowned for its coverage of groundbreaking scientific discoveries and technological advancements. As a monthly journal dedicated to exploring various sciences, it played a crucial role in disseminating knowledge to curious minds across France. This remarkable photograph offers us a glimpse into history—a moment when imagination met reality as French engineers sought to transform urban transport systems. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our ceaseless pursuit of progress even almost one hundred years later.
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