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About the painting
Bluebird at Bonneville is one of Vettriano's most ambitious and distinctive paintings. It takes its subject from the golden age of land speed records, when Sir Malcolm Campbell drove his Blue Bird across the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah and, in 1935, became the first person to pass 300 miles per hour. Vettriano was fascinated by that era of daring, engineering and glamour, and the vast white expanse of the salt flats gives the picture a scale and openness that is unusual in his work.
Its romance of speed and record-breaking makes it a favourite with motor-racing enthusiasts as well as Vettriano collectors. Our collection also includes Pendine Beach, another of his paintings set at a famous land speed venue.
Read the story behind Bluebird at Bonneville on our blog: Bluebird at Bonneville by Jack Vettriano.
About this edition
Released as a celebration of Jack Vettriano's greatest works, this premium edition is produced at the same size as the original painting, a substantial 24 x 40 inches. It is a high-quality giclée, board mounted and hand-embellished with three coats of lacquer, supplied in the same style of frame as an original, with no white border and no glass. The edition is limited to just 75 prints plus 7 Artist's Proofs, each signed and numbered in silver pen in the bottom corner of the image, and it comes with a certificate of authenticity. This is one of the most significant premium editions Vettriano released.
Edition details
Edition size: 75 + 7 Artist’s Proofs
As a celebration of Jack Vettriano’s greatest works, we are proud to announce the release of a premium signed limited edition run of the Jack Vettriano Print ‘Bluebird at Bonneville’.
This new premium limited edition has been produced in the same size as the original painting (24″ x 40″) in a very high quality giclee format which is then hand embellished with 3 coats of lacquer to give a satin finish. They are board mounted and will come supplied in the same type of frame that is used for original work. There will be no white border around the picture and no glass over the image. All are signed and numbered by the artist in silver pen in the bottom corner of the image.
Before you buy
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Framing, display and care
Premium editions like this are presented in a different way from a standard paper print. The image is printed at the same size as the original painting, board mounted and finished by hand with three coats of lacquer, which gives a satin surface closer to that of a canvas than a sheet of paper. It arrives in the same style of frame used for original work, with no white border and no glass over the image, so it is ready to hang as soon as it is unpacked. Because there is no glazing, choose its position with care: away from direct sunlight, kitchens, open fires and smoke. A light dusting with a soft, dry brush or cloth is all the surface needs; never use water, sprays or cleaning products on it.
Buying with confidence
Every print we sell comes with a certificate of authenticity, and every UK order is sent with fully insured delivery. International delivery is available on enquiry. We pack each print to protect it in transit, and we are always happy to answer questions before you buy, whether that is about edition numbers, framing or how a print will look in a particular room. Jack Vettriano Studio is an official stockist, so you can buy knowing exactly where your print has come from.
About Jack Vettriano
Jack Vettriano was born in St Andrews in 1951 and grew up in Methil, Fife. He left school at sixteen and taught himself to paint, studying the works in Kirkcaldy's gallery after being given a set of watercolours for his twenty-first birthday. When he sent two paintings to the Royal Scottish Academy's annual exhibition in 1988, both sold on the first day, and his career as a professional painter began.
Vettriano's paintings are known for their cinematic atmosphere: men and women in evening dress, beaches under heavy skies, quiet rooms where something has just happened or is about to. He was appointed OBE in 2003, and a major retrospective of his work was held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow in 2013 and 2014.
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