Taxis

Taxis wall murals and history

The name taxi is derived from the taximeter, which was originally invented by the German Friedrich Wilhelm Gustav Bruhn in 1891. This instrument measures the time or distance a vehicle travels, which then enables a fare to be set accordingly. A few years later, the famous Gottlieb Daimler built the world's first gasoline-powered taxi vehicle and delivered it to another German businessman named Friedrich Greiner who subsequently founded the world's first motorised taxi company. This history is something you can impart on your family and friends who will undoubtedly be wondering why you chose taxis wall murals by Photowall. Soon enough, taxis became part of the public consciousness in many countries, with gasoline-powered taxis arriving in London in 1903, Paris in 1899 and New York City by 1907. The famous yellow taxis of New York were established by Harry Allen, who imported from France and painted yellow in order for them to stand out in traffic. These are the main features of taxis wall murals, as you will see right about now.

The Big Apple

Did you know that taxis are the only vehicles that have the right to pick up street-hailing and prearranged passengers anywhere in New York City? Each of the vehicles featured in taxis wall murals have a medallion affixed to them, allowing them such practices. Arguably the most famous city in the world, New York is home to about 14,000 of these famous yellow cabs. The cab drivers are famous for being so diverse and with different cultures. With a population close to 9 million people, no wonder! The Big Apple really is the cultural melting pot of North America, wherein as many as 800 languages are spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. Taxis wall murals set in New York can therefore be your motivator to make the trip there in the future, or a fantastic reminder of time spent in New York. Some of its most famous sights are also present in this category. Check out the taxis wall mural "Times Square, New York, USA", for example. This richly detailed motif will make you feel like you are right in the midst of Times Square. Taxis wall murals can let that energy flow through you, that famous New York pulse so to say.

More taxis wall murals

If you are looking for something more stylish, have a look at "New York City Cabs". This beautiful black and white taxis wall mural has another distinct feature. The iconic yellow of the cabs has been isolated while the rest of the image is rendered in black and white. This creates a truly unique look and can make for the ideal focal point in your wall decoration. Family, friends and colleagues are guaranteed to admire the charm and character taxis wall murals like this bring to your space. Whether it is the home or the office, items like "Bright Yellow Cab" or the artsy "New York Feu Rouge" can really give your interiors great texture, depth and visual weight.