The cars and chauffeurs of Prince Rainier in the court of the Palace. Monaco-Ville 1954. From left:1953 Ford Vedette (Mr. Louche), 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan (Mr.Benoit), Mercedes-Benz 300 Limousine (Mr. Raimondo) and Lancia Aurelia B10 Berlina or B21 (RHD) (Mr. Pogliano).
A high-angle view captures Prince Rainier's official cars and chauffeurs in the sunlit main courtyard of the Palace in Monaco-Ville, 1954. Long shadows from the building's arches stretch across the cobblestones, while Renaissance-style frescoes adorn the facade above. Standing at attention in formal uniforms are, from left: Mr. Louche with a 1953 Ford Vedette; Mr. Benoit with a 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan; Mr. Raimondo with a Mercedes-Benz 300 Limousine; and Mr. Pogliano with a Lancia Aurelia B10 or B21.
Keywords:
Filename:
rainier_141d_109_3.jpg
Photo Edward Quinn, © edwardquinn.com
Terms & Conditions
It was not always easy to identify specific personalities, artworks, places or dates. If you are able to provide identifications or find any errors, we kindly request that you contact us.
The description for this image (but not the title) was generated with the help of AI.