Framed Art Gifts for Men
While there is no question that the art world has been dominated by men for most of its existence, there are still specific clues to identifying art especially geared toward male tastes. These framed gifts for him feature photography and action-oriented pursuits, alongside many other themes.
Although women’s sports have gradually increased in popularity over the last few decades, sports are still typically associated with men. Many framed art pieces for him have sports-related themes. “Golf Pro” by Conrad Knutsen shows a golf ball on a tee combined with the text “Golf Pro On Duty.” “Tour de France 1925” by Red shows a cyclicst against the backdrop of a map of France, with that year’s Tour de France route highlighted. Ron Jenkins portrays a lush golf course in late afternoon shadow in “Azalea Hole Golf Course.”
Many framed images of him consists of photographs dealing with sports, as well as other themes. “Muhammad Ali - 1965 1st Round Knockout Against Sonny Liston” shows a photograph of the legendary boxer standing over his defeated opponent. Charles C. Ebbets’s “Lunchtime Atop a Skyscraper” portrays construction workers eating their lunch on a steel beam high in the air. “Brooklyn Bridge” shows a view of the bridge while crossing it.
Vintage advertisements are other popular sources of art geared toward men. “Train” by Paulo Viveiros uses the appearance of motion and streamlined typography to promote train travel. Glen C. Sheffer’s “Chicago World’s Fair 1933” features statues, including one of a woman standing on a globe, buildings, and airplanes to advertise the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago.