Description

Steve McQueen Frame Porsche 917 KH n° 21 24h Le Mans 1970

Printed reproduction of an original watercolour by Uli Ehret 

With a black-painted wooden frame, mat and protective glass

Limited edition of 200 numbered and signed copies

Size 38 x 15 cm

Made in Germany

The Porsche 917 KH No. 21, associated with Steve McQueen in the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans, perpetuates the myth created by the film "Le Mans," where the actor immortalized the 917 in action. A "short-tail" version designed for high-speed stability and agility in the Sarthe traffic, this 917 KH No. 21 embodies both the technical brutality of 1970s endurance racing and McQueen's Hollywood aura, which has become inextricably linked to the image of the 917 in competition.

A Dream Life in Watercolor

Since childhood, Uli Ehret (born in Weinheim, Germany in April 1965) was passionate about cars and painting. At just 16 years old, he began winning national art competitions, and at 21, he opened his own advertising agency.

In 1998, the discovery of watercolor as a medium for depicting racing cars allowed him to make his first breakthrough in art. For his exhibition at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2005, Ehret demonstrated that he had finally found the tool to express dynamism, movement, and vibrations, and that he was now able to represent speed in his paintings. A subtle blend of realistic representation and impressionism. By its very nature, watercolor allows for a representation of movement that can be perceived even in the dust spray from the road and the glow of the brake discs. And the way Ehret utilizes the background adds even more speed to his works.

But his work doesn't stop at this impressionistic style; it is also complemented by the story of a specific race, a driver's life, a competition's high point, or a historical moment in motorsport. Uli Ehret reads extensively about motorsport, both current and historical. His library contains several hundred books on all kinds of cars, drivers, and eras. Thus, a painting doesn't just depict a fast car, but also tells a story about the person behind the wheel or a particular day of racing, filled with historical details.

References :

Rolex, Gulf Oil, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Shell, Alpina, Aston Martin, Volkswagen

Special artworks for Le Mans teams: Corvette Racing, ProDrive, Larbre Competition, Team Modena, Roll Centre, etc.

Custom commissions for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.

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