Ulysse Valentin - Originele technische tekening – “Détails mécaniques divers – pièces de moteur et transmissions”
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Brand: Ulysse Valentin; Type: Original hand-drawn technical illustration; Model: Détails mécaniques divers – pièces de moteur et transmissions, ca. 1910–1920, in ink and watercolour on drawing board, ca. 65 × 50 cm, Belgium.
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Original technical drawing – 'Various mechanical details – engine and transmission parts' – École Professionnelle de Mécanique, circa 1910–1920
Very beautiful original hand-drawn technical drawing from the early 20th century, originating from the École Professionnelle de Mécanique (O. Hautcoeur, E. Thys, U. Valentin & Cie), under the leadership of Ulysse Valentin, professor of auto mechanics in Huy (Belgium).
The drawing shows multiple technical cross-sections and construction details from early 20th-century automotive mechanics.
The entire includes among other things
Cross-sections of bearings, couplings, and hinge connections.
A pump or compressor mechanism with filling and draining functions.
Detailed views of mechanical connections with springs, bolts, and flanges.
Fragments of rotating shafts and bearing houses.
The illustration is made with East Indian ink and watercolor coloring (green, purple, yellow, and pink), executed with exceptional precision and aesthetic balance. Such plates were used in technical education to help students understand the construction and operation of engine parts and transmissions.
Mechanical details – engine components and transmission
Period: ca. 1910–1920
Origin: École Professionnelle de Mécanique, Huy, Belgium
Author: Ulysse Valentin, Professor of Automotive Mechanics
Technique: East Indian ink and watercolor on drawing cardboard.
Dimensions: approximately 65 × 50 cm
Condition: good – slight signs of aging, small spots, no tears or folds (see photos).
Details
Original, hand-drawn educational chart.
Signed by Ulysse Valentin
Beautiful example of early 20th-century technical drawing education.
Decorative and collectible.
This exceptional drawing reflects the level of technical education in Belgium during the early days of automobile manufacturing.
The precision of the pen strokes and the colored shadow areas testify to a rare combination of engineering and artistic skill.
A special piece for enthusiasts of early automotive technology, industrial art, and technical illustration.
Short biography of Ulysse Valentin
Ulysse Valentin (active from the early 20th century) was a professor of automotive engineering in Hoei and Marchin (Liège province, Belgium). He trained young technicians and driver-mechanics during a time when the automobile was still in full development. Valentin was known for his didactic approach, producing large and precise diagrams that helped students understand the workings of engines and vehicles.
His education reflects the transition from horse-drawn carriages to cars. The signatures and stamps on his students' drawings and diplomas make these documents valuable testimonies of the early history of motorsport in Wallonia.
Original technical drawing – 'Various mechanical details – engine and transmission parts' – École Professionnelle de Mécanique, circa 1910–1920
Very beautiful original hand-drawn technical drawing from the early 20th century, originating from the École Professionnelle de Mécanique (O. Hautcoeur, E. Thys, U. Valentin & Cie), under the leadership of Ulysse Valentin, professor of auto mechanics in Huy (Belgium).
The drawing shows multiple technical cross-sections and construction details from early 20th-century automotive mechanics.
The entire includes among other things
Cross-sections of bearings, couplings, and hinge connections.
A pump or compressor mechanism with filling and draining functions.
Detailed views of mechanical connections with springs, bolts, and flanges.
Fragments of rotating shafts and bearing houses.
The illustration is made with East Indian ink and watercolor coloring (green, purple, yellow, and pink), executed with exceptional precision and aesthetic balance. Such plates were used in technical education to help students understand the construction and operation of engine parts and transmissions.
Mechanical details – engine components and transmission
Period: ca. 1910–1920
Origin: École Professionnelle de Mécanique, Huy, Belgium
Author: Ulysse Valentin, Professor of Automotive Mechanics
Technique: East Indian ink and watercolor on drawing cardboard.
Dimensions: approximately 65 × 50 cm
Condition: good – slight signs of aging, small spots, no tears or folds (see photos).
Details
Original, hand-drawn educational chart.
Signed by Ulysse Valentin
Beautiful example of early 20th-century technical drawing education.
Decorative and collectible.
This exceptional drawing reflects the level of technical education in Belgium during the early days of automobile manufacturing.
The precision of the pen strokes and the colored shadow areas testify to a rare combination of engineering and artistic skill.
A special piece for enthusiasts of early automotive technology, industrial art, and technical illustration.
Short biography of Ulysse Valentin
Ulysse Valentin (active from the early 20th century) was a professor of automotive engineering in Hoei and Marchin (Liège province, Belgium). He trained young technicians and driver-mechanics during a time when the automobile was still in full development. Valentin was known for his didactic approach, producing large and precise diagrams that helped students understand the workings of engines and vehicles.
His education reflects the transition from horse-drawn carriages to cars. The signatures and stamps on his students' drawings and diplomas make these documents valuable testimonies of the early history of motorsport in Wallonia.
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Artist
Ulysse Valentin
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Originele technische tekening – “Détails mécaniques divers – pièces de moteur et transmissions”
Technique
Ink
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Belgium
Condition
Good condition
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
Period
1910-1920
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