A Racing car coming through the finish line

Executed in black, white, and blue chalk, the drawing conveys a sense of speed through the strategic use of these colors. The style reflects Addey's background in commercial illustration.

Created in the late 1940s by Wilfrid R. Addey, a long-standing commercial artist in London, the drawing is part of his diverse portfolio for firms like Dorland Advertising and Mitchells.

The piece is set against the backdrop of the post-war advertising boom and Britain's enduring fascination with motor racing from the 1920s onwards, with venues like Brooklands in Kent.

Now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the drawing provides insight into mid-20th-century commercial art and the era's cultural interests.