Framed Artwork by Size
Art is no longer reserved for French chateaux and the palaces of the English aristocracy. We no longer require elegant hallways and immense galleries to display large oil canvasses. Which is why framed art by size is an increasingly important decision for those looking to make a purchase.
With the boom of interest in interior design that hit British culture in the 1990s people are increasingly looking not only for the affect that a piece will create in a room, but also how its size and placement will alter the feel of the room. Striking large framed advertisements or replicas thereof, such as the work of Leonetto Cappiello, can draw us into any era of the designer’s choosing when complemented by the correct use of wall colour and furnishings.
Those looking for a more subtle effect may want to take inspiration from the Victorian era, where small framed art by size pieces were used as decorative, delicate accompaniments to a room. These are particularly popular in media such as pastels and watercolours. Garden Delights II by Don Li-Leger, for example, shows how a relatively small piece of art can bring colour and personality to a room without being overstated.
However, the temptation to stray back into the realms of art history is very strong for many. The romanticism of the Impressionists and the awe-inspiring frescos of the Renaissance are forever in our minds. Many hope to bring some of this culture into their homes, and picking their pieces by framed size by art allows them to capture some of this wow-factor. Who wouldn’t be swayed, for example, by a piece of the Sistene Chapel in their home? A print of the famous Creation of Adam from this famous chapel in the Vatican is a good compromise for those looking for something stunning without use of a time machine!