{"product_id":"art-deco-motorcycle-poster-1900s-sidecar","title":"Art Deco motorcycle poster - Simard Sidecar (c. 1910)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapture the exhilarating sense of early 20th-century adventure and shared transport with this magnificent\u003cb\u003e art deco motorcycle poster \u003c\/b\u003efor \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSimard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSidecar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ec. 1910 print\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e embodies the pioneering spirit of early motoring and the romance of the open road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround \u003cb\u003e1910\u003c\/b\u003e, the motorcycle was evolving from a novelty into a reliable form of transport. The \u003cb\u003esidecar\u003c\/b\u003e was the crucial innovation that turned the motorcycle into a practical family or touring vehicle, marking a significant moment in the history of personal mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePioneering Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Posters for early companies like \u003cb\u003eSimard\u003c\/b\u003e used bold, straightforward illustration to emphasize the technical prowess and the \u003cb\u003estability\u003c\/b\u003e of the machine. The image typically features a stylish, confident couple (or small family) zooming through a scenic landscape, selling the dream of speed, independence, and shared leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtistic Style:\u003c\/b\u003e The graphic style belongs to the late \u003cb\u003eBelle Époque\u003c\/b\u003e, blending the decorative flair of the time with the clear, promotional focus required for industrial advertising. The poster communicates the thrill of new technology and the elegance of early 20th-century design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/b\u003e This print is an essential document of the dawn of the automotive age, capturing the optimism and ingenuity of European industrial manufacturing just before World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is an indispensable acquisition for collectors of \u003cb\u003evintage automobilia\u003c\/b\u003e, early \u003cb\u003emotorcycle art\u003c\/b\u003e, and graphic design history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSimard Motorcycle\u003c\/b\u003e (Early European manufacturer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ec. 1910\u003c\/b\u003e (The height of the Belle Époque and early sidecar innovation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtistic Style:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eBelle Époque\u003c\/b\u003e \/ \u003cb\u003eEarly Commercial Art\u003c\/b\u003e; noted for dynamic action and clear product focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e A motorcycle with a sidecar, symbolizing \u003cb\u003eshared adventure and modern travel\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrint Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMuseum-quality Archival Giclée Reproduction\u003c\/b\u003e faithfully recreating the original's lithographic sharpness and period-specific color palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAesthetic:\u003c\/b\u003e Ultimate \u003cb\u003evintage garage decor\u003c\/b\u003e and sophisticated \u003cb\u003eautomotive wall art\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSecure this highly influential masterwork that captures the early romance and adventure of shared motor travel. This stunning \u003cb\u003eSimard Sidecar print\u003c\/b\u003e offers historical depth and dynamic artistic style. \u003cb\u003eOrder this Giclée reproduction\u003c\/b\u003e today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:728\"\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Browse more vintage French posters\" href=\"https:\/\/thetrumpetshopvintageprints.com\/collections\/french-vintage-posters\"\u003eVintage French posters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Trumpet Shop Vintage Prints","offers":[{"title":"11\" x 14\" print","offer_id":43690655186997,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 16\" print","offer_id":43690655252533,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" x 24\" print","offer_id":43690655318069,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/8368\/files\/art-deco-motorcycle-poster-1900s-sidecar-main-image.jpg?v=1783961920","url":"https:\/\/thetrumpetshopvintageprints.com\/en-us\/products\/art-deco-motorcycle-poster-1900s-sidecar","provider":"The Trumpet Shop Vintage Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}