Part Two - Original Prints
The "Gallery of the American Automobile" original lithograph series by Clarence P. Hornung was completed in 1965. The series in four parts contains 100 colored lithographs of historic American automobiles depicting the development of the automobile in the United States from 1853 to 1915. There were only 500 sets and many are in private collections, libraries and museums. Therefore, the actual and original prints are very rare. Each vehicle was carefully produced as a color screenprint on 24" x 14" heavy art paper.
William Hooker Atwood designed this electric vehicle. The Mark V Victoria is often regarded as the most elegant equipage produced.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The White Steamer was introduced by the White Sewing Machine Company. It was priced at $1,000. Gasoline provided fuel for the boiler.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
Charles Duryea introduced a line of three cylinder vehicles. The engine had a rating of 10 horsepower and could reach speeds of 25 mph. The price was $1,250.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The Model F marked the emergence from the buggy to the automobile type design. The Packard still used a single cylinder engine. However, it had three forward speeds and one reverse. It was powered by a 12 horsepower engine.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The Steamer weighed about 800 pounds with its 20 gallon water tank. The car produced 8 horsepower and only had 23 moving parts. It sold for about $700.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The company's bicycle making experience put them into the automobile business. The car had a French tonneau type body. There was a square and distinctive radiator. The engine cylinders were cast from a single block. The Peerless was considered one of the best engineered cars of 1903.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The first Cadillac was produced by Henry Ireland. The car had no running boards, but patent leather fenders. The one cylinder, five horsepower engine had interchangeable parts. The price was $850.
The print size is 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches and is produced on high quality fine art paper. The print is mounted on a custom 17 x 14 inch or 16 x 13 inch (dependent on size of image) double mat with choice of cherry finish or black finish hardwood frame with plexi-glass and mounting board. The print with mat and frame is desiable for wall decor in home or office.
The first Ford car was the Model A. It was not very fast, but was rugged. The two cylinder engine was 8 horsepower. There was a two speed planetary transmission.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The company aimed its car at the wealthy car enthusiast. A four cylinder engine developed 20 horsepower. The De Luxe could seat six persons. Its price was $4,000.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The Studebaker catalog indicates the car had a two cylinder, 26 horsepower engine and speeds up to 35 mph. There was special leather upholstery. The body was either dark blue or dark green. The price was $1,750.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The B model was bigger and more expensive than the A Model. It had a 24 horsepower engineand could achieve speeds up to 40 mph. The price was $2,000.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.