Man aan het werk bij twee met een touw aan elkaar verbonden automobielen in Frankrijk 1897

This photograph by Delizy, titled "Man aan het werk bij twee met een touw aan elkaar verbonden automobielen in Frankrijk" (Man at work with two automobiles connected by a rope in France), captures a scene of early automotive innovation in France. Taken in 1897, the image portrays a man tending to a steam-powered car, highlighting the nascent technology and the everyday tasks involved in early motor vehicle maintenance. The photograph's sepia tone and composition, with the car situated against a backdrop of a building, contributes to a sense of the period's industrial advancement. The image serves as a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the development of the automobile, offering a historical window into the early days of motorized transportation.