Citroën 2CV Stencil

This Citroën 2CV Stencil celebrates one of the most iconic cars in French automotive heritage: the Citroën 2CV. Captured from a dynamic, slightly downward angle, it showcases the soft curves, vintage charm, and unmistakable personality of this legendary vehicle. Far from being locked in the past, this stylized version brings the 2CV into the present, ready to take its place in contemporary artistic expression.

Originally designed as an economical utility vehicle, the 2CV has long since transcended its humble origins to become a symbol of freedom, simplicity, and ingenuity. With its soft shapes, ribbed hood, elevated round headlights, independent fenders, and adventurous silhouette, it embodies an entire era, a way of life, and a design philosophy. The model depicted here pays tribute to this now-iconic design.

The stencil’s graphic treatment enhances contrasts, plays with worn textures, and balances solid and negative space to create a look that’s both raw and approachable. The 2CV seems to emerge from a mural, a city wall, or a living canvas. It becomes artistic material—ready to feature in a creative piece, custom furniture, canvas painting, or urban fresco.

Far from the folkloric cliché, this stencil gives the 2CV a modern, joyful, and almost rebellious aura. It becomes a subject of expression—a visual memory, a symbol full of charm and emotion. It speaks to nostalgic souls and contemporary artists alike, offering a fresh take on a beloved icon.

Suitable for a wide range of surfaces, this Citroën 2CV Stencil fits perfectly into murals, graphic compositions, painting projects, or street art. Thanks to its carefully rendered details, it captures the car’s full personality without ever freezing its spirit.

Reinterpreted through the stencil medium, this 2CV is no longer just a vintage object—it becomes a graphic muse, a nod to the past reimagined through urban art, a symbol of France and popular creativity.