Duel In The Desert

Fine Art Prints by Automobilist

Duel In The Desert

The 2014 edition of the Bahrain Grand Prix featured one of the most thrilling races ever by a Mercedes team duo. For 57 exhilarating laps at the Bahrain International Circuit, the 900 th Grand Prix in Formula One history was a dazzling sprint to the finish, as Lewis Hamilton and teammate Nico Rosberg battled wheel-to-wheel for the lead.

At the checkered flag, Hamilton narrowly held off Rosberg, cutting his teammate's overall lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 11 points. By the end of the season, Hamilton would take the lead for good, outpacing Rosberg by 67 points to secure his second championship, and his first with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team.

But on April 6, 2014, even the vanquished could appreciate the Duel in the Desert. "I strongly dislike finishing second to Lewis but on the other hand, it was the most exciting race I have ever had in my whole career," Rosberg said. "Today was a day for the sport.”

Magic behind our work

RESEARCH AND CONCEPT

Every image we create is based on a real-life historical event, so to assure accuracy, we put in long hours of research to piece together every little detail.

3D MODELLING AND 3D SCANNING

Once the concept is established, a 3D model is created using computer-generated imagery. Studying every piece of reference material available, Automobilists’ artists, then, digitally rebuild the vehicle from scratch, slowly constructing layer upon layer with painstaking detail – even down to the last coat of paint.

PHOTOSHOOT

With pre-production complete, it’s time to go on-location and start shooting photographs. This stage can last for several days and involves crews of up to 70 people, depending on the concept. The highest grade of professional equipment is used to ensure the highest quality and resolution images, and extensively detailed sets are also built when required.

PRINT TECHNOLOGY

We only use the very best Epson fine art printers, and premium Hahnemühle paper due to its fine texture, which guarantees long-lasting colour and saturation.

AUTHENTICITY

Each Fine Art print is special and carries a unique number. Medium and Large Fine Arts are also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

WORLDWIDE DELIVERY

We ship all medium and large artworks worldwide. Framed artworks are heavy and fragile, please contact us for appropriate shipping and handling options.

FRAMING

Our framed options comprise a dark brown hand-made oak frame with an embossed matt, anti-reflective glass and adequate packaging for safe transportation. Individual framing options are available upon request.