Speed line
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Speed line is the art technique which uses streaks to convey the impression of speed. The French artist Ernest Montaut
is usually credited with its invention. He used the technique freely in his posters which were produced at a time when auto racing, speedboat racing and aircraft races were in their infancy.
Ernest Montaut
Ernest Montaut was a French poster artist who died at an early age. He is credited with the invention of various artistic techniques, such as speed lines and distorting perspective by foreshortening to create the impression of speed. These techniques are still in use.Montaut's printmaking career...
is usually credited with its invention. He used the technique freely in his posters which were produced at a time when auto racing, speedboat racing and aircraft races were in their infancy.