This classic gold picture frame features a linear profile design in the American Federal style. The profile width is 3/4”, and the rabbet depth is 11/16”, making this classic gold picture frame appropriate for both matted works on paper and canvases on stretcher bar.
The look and feel of this classic gold picture frame in the American Federal style is also reminiscent of the neo-classical influences of European origin, which preceded the Federal style by just a few years during the Enlightenment.
The types of art most appropriate for this picture frame, at least from a historical perspective, include grand realistic landscapes such as the paintings of the Hudson School of painters, and prints and posters of portraiture, such as the work of Charles Peale.
In a contemporary setting, this American Federal style gold picture frame functions as a clean, bright, simple solution that will not detract from artwork featuring warm colors.
For works on paper, you might consider pairing this picture frame with colors from our acid free archival matting selection, such as Ivory Art 9808, Antwerpen 9849, Wise Green 9527, Olive Branch 9532, Moody Blue 9553, and Russet 9834.
