Portrait of Paul Rycault (1629-1700) Finish:none Louis Renault invented the direct-drive

Louis Renault invented the direct-drive gearbox in 1898

friendly match at the Victoria ground to celebrate Stoke City centenary

wearing a black coat and high white stock and shirt

a figure on horseback and horse drawn vehicles including an omnibus and a cart loaded with barrels

Portrait of Paul Rycault (1629-1700) Finish:none Louis Renault invented the direct-driveThree quarter length portrait of an elderly (aged 62 years) Rycault wearing a long brown wig. Dressed in a brown coat with a richly brocaded waistcoat and cuffs, with a lace trimmed white shirt and lace neck cloth. The sitter has brown gloves, one of which is held by the left hand: the right is bare and holding what may be a hat. By Rycault's left hand is a sword hilt. A background of architectural pillar and arches appears at the subject's right