500 F2 G. Farina – F1 GP 1953
About this Piece
Hand-Painted Artwork by Yan Denes
This artwork captures Giuseppe “Nino” Farina at the wheel of the Ferrari 500 F2 during the 1953 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Calm and composed behind the wheel, Farina’s presence reflects the quiet intensity of early Formula One. The open cockpit, exposed suspension, and graceful tension of the car reflect an era when racing was both elegant and unforgiving.
Farina holds a unique place in motorsport history: he was the first-ever Formula One World Champion, crowned in 1950. That same year, driving the legendary Alfa Romeo 158, he won the very first Formula One Grand Prix — held at Silverstone, the circuit that would become the spiritual home of Formula 1.
By 1953, Farina was racing for Ferrari, and the 500 F2 became the symbol of that new chapter. His return to Silverstone in red closed a historic loop: from first champion, to Scuderia driver, to racing once again on the track that started it all.
Yan Denes renders this moment with his signature technique — dry pastels and black stone on fine art paper. The work blends speed and silence, gesture and structure, becoming a visual tribute to legacy, motion, and memory.
This work is available in three collectible formats, including the one-of-a-kind original and two limited editions of only ten copies each.
Each version captures a different side of the same story:
Farina. Ferrari. And the track where Formula 1 began.
For full details on formats, materials, and edition sizes, please refer to the specifications.
Specs
- Original Artwork
(size varies): hand-painted using dry pastel and black stone on Ingres MBM Arches art paper. This is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece — signed by the artist and delivered with full curatorial documentation. - Large Print: (size varies): high-resolution giclée reproduction of the original, printed with pigment ink on art paper, 308 g/m². Edition limited to 10 signed and numbered copies. Color stability guaranteed for 100+ years.
- Medium Print: (size varies): same technical production as the large print — giclée with pigment ink on art paper, 308 g/m² — limited to 10 signed and numbered copies. A compact format ideal for focused or intimate display.
Exact dimensions may vary by subject. All formats are curated, limited, and crafted to preserve the artist’s original vision.
Materials & Care
- Original Artwork: Ingres MBM Arches art paper. We recommend professional framing with museum-grade materials to protect the piece from UV light, moisture, and environmental changes.
- Collector Prints: Printed with pigment ink on art paper, 308 g/m², a 100% cotton, archival-quality material with a matte finish. To preserve longevity, handle with clean hands or gloves, and avoid touching the printed surface directly.
- Framing & Display: : All formats are delivered unframed and shipped rolled for maximum protection and flexibility. Professional framing is recommended. Display away from direct sunlight and sources of humidity to ensure long-term stability.
Treat it with the care of a true collector — and it will endure for generations.
Shipping & Returns
- Dispatch: Made to order, ships in 10-15 working days.
- Packaging: Rolled and shipped in a reinforced cylindrical art box — designed for maximum protection during transit.
- Returns: Eligible within 14 days (unopened / undamaged).
- Worldwide shipping: Yes. If your destination is not listed, please get in touch.
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Worldwide delivery available. Orders shipped outside Switzerland and the EU may be subject to local duties or import taxes.
Returns accepted within 14 days, provided the artwork remains in its original condition.