Contemporary Black Gallery-Wall Frame

Contemporary Black Gallery-Wall Frame Details

V1625 is a wood picture frame featuring a smooth black face with a small inner step and broad flat center. Its 1-3/4 inch face and 7/8 inch overall moulding height give the profile its characteristic scale and contour.

The 1-3/4 inch face gives the frame a moderate visual presence. It is wide enough for the profile and finish to register clearly while remaining adaptable to small and medium-scale artwork.

Its 7/8 inch overall moulding height establishes the side silhouette, while the 9/16 inch usable rabbet and approximately 1/4 inch lip coverage describe the working space behind the artwork opening. This is a standard frame profile, so the lip overlaps the front edge of the artwork or framing package.

Works Visually With

Contemporary Black Gallery-Wall Frame can complement black-and-white photography, posters, modern prints, and matted artwork. The restrained profile can serve as a clear boundary for the image, with the face width determining whether that boundary reads as a fine outline or a more visible surround.

Consider the frame color, face width, and profile movement alongside the dominant values and visual weight of the artwork. A mat can add separation for works on paper when the frame should not meet the image directly.

Design and Visual Character

Its level face and measured width create the orderly appearance associated with contemporary gallery walls.

The smoother surface produces broader highlights as room light moves across the profile, making its contour easier to see from different viewing angles.

The 1-3/4 inch face and 7/8 inch overall height work together to define the frame's proportions. The front view remains restrained, while the outside contour becomes more apparent as the frame is viewed from an angle.

Frame Specifications

SKU

V1625

Material

Wood

Face width

1-3/4 inches

Overall moulding height

7/8 inches

Usable rabbet depth

9/16 inch

Approximate lip coverage

1/4 inch

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