La Vie Parisienne 1916 “Le Jeu De L’Auto Et Du Volant” Cover by Geo Fontana –

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An original Art Nouveau-era cover from the celebrated French illustrated magazine La Vie Parisienne, dated Saturday, January 15, 1916. This … Read more An original Art Nouveau-era cover from the celebrated French illustrated magazine La Vie Parisienne, dated Saturday, January 15, 1916. This striking image, illustrated by Geo Fontana, captures the spirit of early motoring with a fashionable woman confidently driving an open automobile, her scarf and cap billowing in the wind.

Published during the First World War, La Vie Parisienne was renowned for its elegant illustrations of Parisian life, fashion, and modernity. This cover exemplifies the magazine’s sophisticated blend of glamour and innovation, celebrating the emerging freedom and excitement of the automobile age.

Titled “Le Jeu de l’Auto … et du Volant” (“The Game of the Automobile … and the Steering Wheel”), the composition beautifully embodies the dynamism and style of early 20th-century France.

A wonderful piece for collectors of French ephemera, Art Nouveau, Belle Époque illustration, and automobilia.

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Publication: La Vie Parisienne
Date: January 15, 1916
Issue: 54th Year, No. 3
Artist: Geo Fontana
Origin: Paris, France
Medium: Color lithographic magazine cover on paper
Language: French
Period: Early 20th Century
Style: Art Nouveau / Belle Époque / Early Automotive Illustration See less