Motorcycles
Unknown Artist
FN Motorcycle Poster
The FN (Fabrique Nationale) was originally Belgiums national armament manufacture, but branched out in the late 19th century to bicycles, motorcycles and automobiles (all of which, in the wrong hands, can after all become weapons). Here, its a 4-cylinder job, bowling along through peaceful farmlands. The simple device of the rider turning to look at us - strangers on his turf, perhaps - guarantees the poster will catch bypassers eyes. While unsigned, it strongly recalls Dudovich and is from his publisher, Ricordi.