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Automobile Barcelona Exposition

Mounted Very small vintage advertising poster for the "IV Exposición Internacional del Automóvil del Ciclo y de los Sports" (4th International Exhibition of Automobiles, Cycles, and Sports), which was held in Barcelona, Spain, from May 16 to 26, 1925. Event Details Name: IV Exposición Internacional del Automóvil del Ciclo y de los Sports Location: Palacios del Parque de Montjuich (Montjuich Park Palaces) in Barcelona Dates: May 16 to 26, 1925 Organizer: Confederación de Cámaras Sindicales Españolas del Automovilismo y Ciclismo (Confederation of Spanish Trade Chambers of Automobilism and Cycling) Success: The exhibition was a success, featuring 408 exhibitors and even including an early aeronautics section. Poster Artwork The poster features an Art Deco style. The central figure is a female representation, possibly a goddess or muse, seated and presenting what appears to be a laurel wreath or victory torch over the event's name. The bottom of the image depicts several blue automobiles, highlighting the main focus of the exhibition.