Framing Portraits & Figurative Art
The Focus is the Face: Framing to Honor the Subject
Framing portraits is an art form focused on connection. Our designers work to select materials that complement the subject’s personality, the artwork’s medium, and the emotional context. We specialize in archival techniques that ensure the preservation of these deeply personal and often irreplaceable pieces.
1. Photographic Portraits
(Focus on using matting and glass to protect and elevate the photograph.)
Gallery Grid 1: Photography & Prints
2. Painted & Drawn Portraits
(Focus on classic materials, liners, and frame structure for canvas and paper.)
Gallery Grid 2: Canvases and Drawings
3. The Conservation Imperative for Portraits
Portraits often hold high sentimental or monetary value. Therefore, we emphasize museum-quality preservation methods. First, we prioritize UV Protection, utilizing glazing that filters 99% of UV light to protect pigments from fading. Additionally, our experts mount all prints and drawings using fully reversible, acid-free methods. This ensures the art’s long-term safety.
This eliminates distracting reflections, allowing the viewer to maintain direct eye contact with the subject.
- UV Protection: Utilizing our highest grade of UV-filtering glass to prevent the fading of delicate pigments or photographic emulsions.
- Our experts mount all prints and drawings using fully reversible, acid-free methods. This ensures the art’s long-term safety.
- Glazing Choice: We often recommend Museum Glass for portraits to eliminate distracting reflections, allowing the viewer to maintain direct eye contact with the subject.
Preserve Your Legacy
Do you have a cherished portrait—old or new—that needs expert framing?
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