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Sensuous Steel

J. Michael Hemsley

First Center for the Visual Arts Nashville, Tennessee

June 14-September 15

Orley Ray Courtney believed that contemporary motorcycles had too little weather protection and luxury, so he built this 1930 Henderson KJ Streamline.
Photo: J. Michael Hemsley
There are few automobiles that better fit the “Sensuous Steel” title than this 1937 Delahaye 135 MS Roadster.
Photo: J. Michael Hemsley
The 1929 Type 46 Semi-Profile Coupe is considered to be a landmark design, breaking tradition from the classic lines to produce a car with a much more aesthetically aerodynamic design.
Photo: J. Michael Hemsley
This 1939 Delage D8-120S was commissioned by the French government to promote French cars in Europe and the United States.
Photo: J. Michael Hemsley
In 1934, Edsel Ford wanted to add a limited production “continental” roadster to the Ford line. His styling chief, Bob Gregiore, produced this tube-frame, aluminum-bodied Model 40 Special Roadster.
Photo: J. Michael Hemsley

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