Parade van auto’s (autobussen) op de wereldtentoonstelling in St. Louis (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), 1904 1904

This photograph, "Parade van auto’s (autobussen) op de wereldtentoonstelling in St. Louis (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), 1904," captured by Dutch photographer Jan Schüller, showcases a scene from the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. The image depicts a parade of automobiles, a spectacle that would have been both captivating and novel for viewers at the time, as the automobile was a relatively new invention. The composition, focused on the vehicles and the crowds gathered to witness the parade, highlights the social and technological advancements of the early 20th century. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into a moment in history that marked the dawn of the automobile age.