Limited to 200 Prints
Print measures 85 centimetres (33 inches) wide by 60 centimetres (24 inches) tall
Created from a dedicated high resolution studio shoot of the BUGATTI Type 59 Atlantic
Half Tone Flat Bed on brushed aluminium composite panel
UV cured inks, can be hung directly and elegantly without frame or glass
Created by artist and photographer Alan Thornton in collaboration with BUGATTI

This print will be delivered from the UK. Local duties and taxes may be applicable on import to regions outside the UK. By purchasing this title, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Alan Thornton for use in the fulfilment of your order.

The ultimate expression of the BUGATTI Grand Prix car, the Type 59 stands as a testament to Ettore and Jean Bugatti’s extraordinary engineering creativity. Widely regarded as an artistic masterpiece, it carried forward the spirit of the iconic and all-conquering Type 35, which Ettore had designed a decade earlier. By extending the wheelbase of the new chassis frame, BUGATTI created a Grand Prix car of exquisite proportions and timeless beauty. In an era when the art of race car design was increasingly overtaken by science, the Type 59 remained competitive despite its adherence to what many considered ‘old-fashioned’ mechanics. Though often outpaced by its more modern, government-funded rivals, its long, low, and elegant form has secured it a revered place in Grand Prix history. The Type 59 endures as BUGATTI’s last truly successful Grand Prix racer — a final flourish of artistry on the race track.

Amalgam Collection and Alan Thornton

Amalgam is delighted to partner with artist Alan Thornton to introduce a collection of BUGATTI Type 59 Atlantic prints. Precise and technical in nature, these prints isolate the subject, laying the image onto Alan’s signature metallic background that focuses the viewer’s eye on the sculptural, organic qualities of iconic cars and planes. Alan’s obsession with form, function and beauty, combined with his enduring passion for all things automotive and mechanical, align perfectly with Amalgam’s mission.

The Process

A reprographic technique that simulates continuous-tone imagery through the use of dots, thus generating a gradient-like effect, Alan's Half Tone artwork brings his traditional approach to screen printing into the contemporary digital world. Applied directly onto the brushed aluminium composite panels, the ink is then cured by a UV light that bonds it to the surface of the substrate, resulting in a resistant and long-lasting work of art that can even be displayed in outdoor exhibitions. This approach opens up endless ways to add texture and depth by building the image up in multiple layers, very much like the screen-printing process. The finished image is waterproof and highly resistant to abrasion, so there is no need to protect the art behind glass. The piece can be hung without a frame, creating a sharp and minimal presentation of the art floating less than an inch (15 mm) off the wall. The piece can also be traditionally framed and hung if desired. Alan’s work in this medium brings exceptional precision, intensity, and glamour to the finished art.

Handling Your Print

Half Tone Flat Bed prints are supplied with a subframe attached to the back, enabling immediate ‘float’ effect hanging on the wall. The finished image is waterproof and very resistant to abrasion, so there is no need to protect the art behind glass.

Half Tone Flat Bed Fine Art Prints of the BUGATTI Type 59 Atlantic Side View are limited to just 50 copies. By purchasing this print, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Alan Thornton for use in the fulfilment of your order.

Bugatti Type 59 Half Tone Flat Bed Editions