Painting Frames "Janina" |
| • Serie: Lozanna • Width: 38mm • Height: 35mm |
| What we love about Janina is the interplay between bold form and understated sheen. The frame is made of solid wood; its black base tone is interspersed with subtle silver-coloured streaks. The brushed finish runs along the edge, creating a subtle metallic effect: when viewed in side light, the light-coloured lines stand out, whilst in the shade the surface remains calm and dark. From a craftsmanship perspective, we particularly like the concave moulding. From the raised, gently rounded outer edge, the wide front surface slopes down in a soft curve towards the narrow picture edge. The outer side is also curved inwards. This lends the frame a certain lightness despite its robust design. The mitre joint neatly brings these curves together at the corner. Measuring 38 mm in width and 35 mm in height, Janina lends the picture a noticeable sense of depth without relying on ornamentation. The shape is reminiscent of traditional concave frames, which create a sense of space around paintings through light and shadow; black and silver give this similarity a modern twist. We are happy to recommend Janina for high-contrast black-and-white photographs or atmospheric landscape paintings. It looks at its best when the subject exudes a sense of calm and the fine surface texture is allowed to add its own subtle accent alongside it. |
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