Autocoureur Manchon, deelnemer aan de race Parijs-Amsterdam, in zijn automobiel te Nijmegen 1898

"Autocoureur Manchon, deelnemer aan de race Parijs-Amsterdam, in zijn automobiel te Nijmegen" is a black and white photograph by Delizy depicting a participant of the Paris-Amsterdam race in 1898. The image captures the moment the racer, Manchon, is driving his automobile across a bridge in Nijmegen, Netherlands, as a crowd watches on. The image is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and provides a glimpse into the early days of automobiles and the excitement surrounding this new form of transportation. The image is a snapshot of a historic moment in the development of automobiles in Europe, capturing the thrill of the Paris-Amsterdam race.