Automobiel op een weg in Thibouville, vermoedelijk tijdens een autorace van Parijs naar Trouville-sur-Mer Possibly 1897 - 1898

This is a photograph by Delizy, titled 'Automobile on a road in Thibouville, presumably during a car race from Paris to Trouville-sur-Mer'. The sepia tones cast a nostalgic veil over the scene, a moment captured in time with the automobile cutting a striking figure. Notice how the composition emphasizes the contrast between the static backdrop of buildings and the dynamic presence of the car. Delizy uses the street as a leading line, drawing our eyes to the vehicle, which is centrally positioned. The lines of the road converge, creating a sense of depth and motion, yet the image remains strikingly still, as if freezing a fleeting moment of technological progress. This interplay between movement and stasis hints at the shift from the traditional to the modern. Delizy's composition not only captures a historical event but also mirrors the period's fascination with speed and the changing landscape. The photograph is a study of contrasts, encapsulating a moment of transition in early automotive history.