First or nothing
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First or nothing
November 1989 – Adelaide Circuit, Australia
This black and white film photograph, captured in 1989 at the Adelaide circuit in Australia, reveals a rare and intimate moment of Ayrton Senna just before plunging into the race. Seated in his cockpit, eyes turned toward an off-frame interlocutor, he raises two fingers in a gesture both determined and precise—as if giving an instruction or emphasizing a key strategic point.
The tight framing, focused on the driver’s face and his hand in the foreground, highlights the intense concentration that precedes the chaos of the track. Every line on Senna’s face reflects that unmistakable intensity: a slightly clenched jaw, piercing gaze, and a posture both tense and controlled. To the left, his helmet rests—ready to be donned like the final piece of a modern warrior’s armor.
The strong black and white contrast enhances the duality between the scene’s apparent calm and the imminent storm of the race. The deliberately blurred background, populated by the silhouettes of journalists and photographers, evokes the surrounding commotion—one that Senna could mentally block out to focus entirely on what mattered: the race, the line, the victory.
This photographic work transcends the sporting moment to offer a profound glimpse into the man behind the legend: methodical, demanding, and wholly devoted to his pursuit of perfection.
The different types of frames and finishes available
The print comes with its certificate of authenticity and a Hahnemühle hologram affixed to the back.
The framing is left to your discretion.
The floating frame, sleek and modern, is one of the preferred framing choices for contemporary art galleries and museums.
The floating frame perfectly enhances your photographic print.
The spacing between the frame and the image creates a floating effect and highlights the image, making it an ideal art frame to maximize the depth and elegance of the artworks in our collection.
The print is mounted on a 2 mm Dibond panel and placed in the frame.
The depth of the floating frame is 4 cm, and the gap between the photograph and the inner edges of the frame is 0.8 cm for black or white finishes and 1 cm for wood finishes (Oak, Wenge, etc.). This arrangement creates a visually pleasing “floating” effect. Finally, a hanging system is attached to the back of the frame for a quick, easy, and secure installation.
This classic framing combines timeless elegance and sophistication, offering a sublime presentation for your most precious artworks and photographs. A wooden or aluminum frame, chosen for its simplicity and nobility, adds a touch of authenticity and refinement to your piece.
The mat, an essential element of this ensemble, enhances the artwork by creating a visual space around it. It highlights the details and nuances while adding extra depth. Carefully selected, it perfectly complements the artwork without overwhelming it, allowing every detail to stand out.
Finally, the museum glass, of exceptional quality, provides optimal protection against harmful elements such as dust, humidity, and UV rays. With its unmatched clarity and anti-reflective properties, it ensures perfect visibility from every angle, allowing your artwork to shine without distractions.
This harmonious ensemble transforms each piece into a masterpiece, ready to be admired and preserved for generations to come. Investing in a classic frame means choosing to enhance and protect what you cherish with unparalleled distinction.
Contact us for any specific size or custom finishes, whether it’s for the choice of fine art paper, adding a white margin, the wood type of the frame, or even a specific framing.
We are here to listen and meet your needs to enhance your Fine Art photographic print.
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The Artist
Dominique Leroy
Photographer
Pigment inkjet print on Fine Art paper, supplied with Hahnemühle certificate of authenticity.
The print is laminated onto a 2 mm Dibond sheet and mounted in the floating frame to give it visual depth.
The Fine Art print is placed on neutral cardboard, then covered with a 7 cm beveled white mat and anti-reflective, UV-resistant museum glass, before being framed in black aluminum or wood (black, white, oak or wenge).