Painting Frames "Imke" |
| • Serie: Santen • Width: 20mm • Height: 18mm |
| The Imke frame combines solid wood with a finely graded profile 20 mm wide and 18 mm high. Between a narrow golden outer edge and the more pronounced, rounded inner edge lies a gently recessed, finely grooved surface. This cove gently draws the eye inwards, whilst the golden visible edge frames the picture like a small threshold of light. Olive green and moss green alternate across the brushed, patinated surface. Darker traces gather in the grooves, whilst lighter areas stand out depending on the angle of the light. The antique gold remains understated and vibrant, without being reflective. The antique look is reminiscent of coloured moulded frames, such as those traditionally used in Europe for devotional images, depictions of saints and small altarpieces. Imke is non-denominational. It is particularly well suited to Catholic devotional images or depictions of the Madonna, but Orthodox icons with a gold background can also find a calm, colour-coordinated setting in this frame. We also recommend it for botanical illustrations featuring muted greens. It looks at its best when the picture features golden tones, earthy colours or a warm flesh tone, and the narrow frame is allowed to maintain its quiet proximity to the subject. |
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