France – Selldon Photography

Happy Birthday Louis de Funès (1914)

Jul 31, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration1914, 31/07, Citroen, France, Louis de Funes, Mehari

Louis de Funès (31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) was a French actor and comedian. His acting style is remembered for its high-energy performance and his wide range of facial expressions…

Chopin Reaches Paris (1831)

Oct 5, 2025Selldon0012 Graffiti, Selective Coloration05/10, 1831, France, Frederick Chopin, Paris

Frédéric Chopin was born Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin 1st of March 1810 in Zelazowa, Wola, Poland. The Polish composer was a virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period, who wrote primarily for…

First Motor Race in France (1894)

Jul 22, 2025Selldon0204 Sports Cars, Selective Coloration1894, 22/07, First Motor Race, France, Peugeot

Motor racing was started in France, as a direct result of the enthusiasm with which the French public embraced the motor car. Manufacturers were enthusiastic due to the possibility of…