Painting Frames "Birte" |
| • Serie: Pilzeno • Width: 20mm • Height: 21mm |
| What we like about Birte is the interplay between cool silver and warm red: delicate lines run lengthways across the surface, whilst the red tone stands out more clearly at the edges. The brushed finish and subtle patina lend the silver a sense of vitality without distracting the eye from the image. The narrow solid wood strip has an almost flat front with gently rounded edges. Beneath the inner edge lies the rebate, which accommodates the edge of the picture. Measuring 20 mm in width and 21 mm in height, the frame maintains a understated appearance, whilst the grey sides lend it a sense of depth. We particularly like how the fine texture diffuses the light into elongated reflections: the surface shimmers rather than gleaming like a mirror. Completely free of ornamentation, Birte creates a calm border around the motif. For religious images, we recommend it when the depiction itself is meant to speak for itself: an Orthodox icon with a gold background is given a cool counterpoint by the silver; a Catholic image of the Virgin Mary with red sections of her robe finds a subtle connection in the red of the moulding. The frame is not tied to any particular denomination and complements neutral works of art just as well. Birte is at its most striking when a narrow frame leaves sufficient space for the subject. |
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