E. Thelem [Ernest Barthelemy] (1869-1930) L'HIPPODROME DE LONGCHAMP signed, pen & ink drawing laid down on card 28.5 by 45cm., 11 1/4 by 17 3/4 Sold with a racing themed book titled L'ecurie Patardot with text and drawings by E. Thelem, published by Societe Francaise d'Editions d'Art (2) This highly detailed drawing is a rare and early work capturing the bustling atmosphere of an important race day at Longchamp in Paris's Bois de Boulogne.The famous Moulin-de-Longchamp can be seen to the centre-right of the picture. Part of the old grandstand visible in the picture is still in use today. Thelem is also remembered for a famous series of posters commissioned by Peugeot.
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Enquire nowE. Thelem [Ernest Barthelemy] (1869-1930) L'HIPPODROME DE LONGCHAMP signed, pen & ink drawing laid down on card 28.5 by 45cm., 11 1/4 by 17 3/4 Sold with a racing themed book titled L'ecurie Patardot with text and drawings by E. Thelem, published by Societe Francaise d'Editions d'Art (2) This highly detailed drawing is a rare and early work capturing the bustling atmosphere of an important race day at Longchamp in Paris's Bois de Boulogne.The famous Moulin-de-Longchamp can be seen to the centre-right of the picture. Part of the old grandstand visible in the picture is still in use today. Thelem is also remembered for a famous series of posters commissioned by Peugeot.