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About The Artwork
Grand Prix d'Endurance de 24 Heures / Coupe Rudge-Whitworth. Many details are hidden all over the drawing. My artworks are not copies of old photographs. 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. In addition, all fonts, logos and advertisements were used in those years. The very first Le Mans 24 Hours was held near the town of Le Mans in the Sarthe region. The track was called Circuit Permanent de la Sarthe, from the outskirts of Le Mans, it ran on the main road southwards to the village of Mulsanne and back. Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) that was founded as Automobile Club de la Sarthe in the town of Le Mans in 1906 organized the race. Co-organizer and sponsor was wheel supplier Rudge-Whitworth. The surface of the track being made up of a mix of gravel and tar. The Chenard-Walcker of Léonard and Lagache won the race. However, there was no official victory for them as this event was the first part of three consecutive annual races, for the Rudge-Whitworth Triennial Cup. Interesting fact: at Le Mans 1923, of the 35 cars that took the start, 32 were French, the exceptions being two Belgian Excelsiors and a lone Bentley from Great Britain. Architecture & Landscape: The forest near Mulsanne corner. Organisation & Advertising: - Chenard&Walcker logo and advertisement in 1923. French racing drivers André Lagache and René Léonard. Racing Car No.9 Chenard-Walcker Type U3 15CV Sport 3.0L 90hp S4 - Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) logo in 1923
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
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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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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