Chamois

Shell poster number 221, Chamois by G.S. Brien. Painting of two leaping gazelles, caption reads; "The quick-starting pair".

Key facts

  • Catalogue Number

    221

  • Title

    Chamois

  • Date

    1929

  • Artist

    G.S. Brien

From 1926 to 1932, the ‘Quick Starting Pair’ also known as ‘The Perfect Power Pair’ series used a variety of themes to represent the reliability and power of using Shell’s products simultaneously. A sporting theme incorporated images of rugby, polo and hunting. Jean D’Ylen’s mechanical horses were also a regular feature in the campaign. Perhaps the most memorable feature of this campaign was the use of wildlife to express the strength of Shell’s products when used concurrently. Animals in the series include: otters, kingfishers, cheetahs and crickets.

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