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The first Targa Florio race. My artworks are not copies of old photographs. Work on one picture usually takes up to 2 months. I always strive to depict historically accurately all the things and details of the event. I research archival documents, old photographs, publications and articles in newspapers of those years, and much more, to be sure that all elements of the picture correspond to the historical period: architecture, landscape, weather, specification and color of cars, clothes of drivers, mechanics and spectators, advertising, and so on. In addition, all fonts, logos and advertisements that were used in those years. The 1906 Targa Florio was the first running of the Targa Florio, an open road endurance automobile race held in the mountains Madonie of Sicily near Palermo called 'Grande circuito delle Madonie'. The race was won by the Italian driver Alessandro Cagno in an ITALA. The Targa Florio is one of the oldest and most famous car races in the world. Contrary to popular belief, Italian cars at the time were not always painted in the famous Racing Red. In this race Cagno drove a gray ITALA car. Architecture & Landscape: Geraci Siculo (Sicilian: Jiraci) is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, highest elevation at 1.072 m. The Ventimiglia Castle was built in 1240 with a Gothic- Byzantine style. Organisation & Advertising: - Trinacria is the ancient Name of Sicily. A triskeles symbol (a figure of three legs arranged in rotational symmetry), and at its centre a Gorgoneion (depiction of the head of Medusa). - The “Rapiditas” (speed, in Latin) magazine, a limited circulation, lavish publication celebrating the Targa Florio. - The Itala Company advertising and logo in 1906
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Ink on Watercolor Papaer
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:15 W x 22 H x 0 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube
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Handling:Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:Israel.
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I live and work in Beer Sheva, Israel. I am a self-taught artist, without professional art education. I started drawing cars when I was 2 years old, my mother carefully keeps my childhood drawings. And now, 40 years later, I'm still doing what I love. My graphic artworks are made in the technique of ink graphics with elements of watercolor, in the style of old engravings and old advertising brochures. My style is based on detailed drawing and historical accuracy. The artworks are mainly devoted to the history of world motoring, the first auto-sports competitions (since the 1900s), old architecture and Formula 1 racing. My artworks are not copies of old photographs. The first motor racing events took place over 100 years ago and there is very little information about it. Work on one picture usually takes up to 2 months. Many hours of research and reference material to make sure I rebuild the car and environment exactly the way it was in that race. I always strive to depict historically accurately all the things and details of the event. I research archival documents, old photographs, publications and articles in newspapers of those years, and much more, to be sure that all elements of the picture correspond to the historical period: architecture, landscape, weather, specification and color of cars, clothes of drivers, mechanics and spectators, advertising, and so on. In addition, all fonts, logos and advertisements that were used in those years. Only after careful preparation, I start drawing. It takes a lot of patience, diligence and passion to paint such detailed artwork. Drawing such small details requires high precision and concentration.
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