When a classic, elegant, and timeless look is desired for your art and decor, you can’t go wrong with this black & gold American Federal style picture frame. The profile width is 2 1/8”, and the rabbet depth is 5/8”, making this option ideal for both canvas paintings and matted works on paper.
The profile starts at the inner lip with a duck bill shape rounding over to a flat, recessed span of black, which is followed by a series of rounded steps that rise to a protruding outer edge. The side perpendicular to the face is a flat shape with an outer depth of 1 ½”.
The style of this black and gold American Federal picture frame is a nod to the post-enlightenment era between the periods of the American Revolution and the American Civil War, when gold leaf applied to simple, clean lines was all the hype.
In today’s world, the aesthetics of this picture frame remain relevant as a classy and popular standard for original canvas paintings and home decor such as beveled mirrors. In fact, this black and gold picture frame is one of our most popular profiles.
For works on paper, consider matboard colors from our acid free selection such as Black Belt 9632, Peat Moss 9611, Spice 9836, Ivory Art 9808, Toasty 9514, Mocha Green 9826, or Black-N-Blue 9887.
