Freqent Ask Questions to Prints

Version: 01.09.2022

Resolution of Pictures

Most of the pictures base on ~36 MP orginal shoot or scanned pictures in the format 3:2. The others are mostly in ~24 MP in the format 3:2. With this have: Prints have typical ca. 50-60x more pixels ( >7x linear) compared to the not watermarked web versions. Prints have typical ca. 15x more pixels ( >3.5x linear) compared to the watermarked web versions. Simulated resolution example for 5x. The print would be when calculated on a regular 22-24 '' HD monitor ca. 180 - 210 cm, 27 '' WQHD monitor ca. 175 cm respectively 55 '' UHD TV ca. 240 cm wide.

Pigment Inkjet Print ?

With pigment inkjet print is a print with inkjet printer named using pigments. These pigment inkjet prints are very durabale and doesn't need to shun the competition for the purpose of quality or durability with classic gelatine silver pictures. In some aspects they are even superior.

Frames ?

Change frames exit in four different types.

Backloader

Classic lay into mounting from the frame back. Benefits: Most used and offered frame type with many different materials, colors and styles.

Sideloader

Mounting from the frame side. Benefits: Very stable very large frame formats possible.

Any-SideLoader

Mounting from the any frame side. Benefits: Very stable very large frame formats possible.

Frontloader

For the monunting of a picture in a frontloader is the frame front and the pciture glass removed. Afterward is the picture, and optional the passpartout, laid in. For closing the glass and the frame front mounting on the base element. Benefits: Most simple and fastest frameing.

Frame Glass ?

The use of acrylic glass / glass frames is still one of the best options to present pictures.

Normal Glas

Benefits: Offers great value for money without requirements on display qualities and UV protection (conservation). Types: Brilliant or matt/brilliant as anti-reflective glass. The later has a fine matt finish and creates by that less refections, but depending on the realisation also certain loss of contour sharpness and contrast. Cleaning: With water or common glass cleaning agent.

Whiteglass

Benefits: Offers very good display qualities and image brilliance. It is a highly recommended all-rounder as long the UV protection (conservation) are not in the foreground. Types: Brilliant or matt/brilliant as anti-reflective glass. The later has a fine matt finish and creates by that less refections, but depending on the realisation also certain loss of contour sharpness and contrast. Cleaning: With water or common glass cleaning agent.

Acrylic Glass (PLEXIGLAS*)

Benefits: Very faithful in terms of colour reproduction, light, sturdy and can protect over 99% of UV rays for conservational framings. Types: Brilliant or matt/brilliant as anti-reflective glass. The later has a fine matt finish and creates by that less refections, but depending on the realisation also certain loss of contour sharpness and contrast. Cleaning: With an antistatic cleaning agent for plastics and a soft cleaning cloth. Alternatively with water and soft cleaning cloth.

Museum Glass (Schott Mirogard* (Plus), Tru Vue* Museum Glass*, Tru Vue* Optium Museum Acrylic*, etc.)

Benefits: Best color reproduction, contour sharpness and contrast. It reduces though anti-reflective properties the reflections to below 1%. Variants with additonal UV protection offers UV protection for conservational framings. Cleaning: Cleaned with water or common glass cleaning fluid. Cleaning streaks are liable to be more visible in comparison to other types of glass. A mix one measure of spirit to ten parts water helps to remove/avoid any streaks.

Picture Mounting ?

Pictures at sizes of >= 1200cm2 (e.g. 40x30cm) are best mounted on Aluminium, KAPA*, FOREX*, Dibond* or other suitable materials. Starting with those sizes it is nearly impossible to prevent curling within frames. And this with or without a passepartout.

Passe-Partout ?

The framing with passe-partout valorizes mostly the picture. In addtion the picture does not contact the glass with the framing. A bevel cut passe-partout creates a certain depth. A thick passe-partout increases the effect compared to a thinner one.

Placment of Cutout

Centered

Usually the cutout is centered arranged. I.e. means with equal boarders on top and bottom respectively left and right.

Optical Center

Here the cut out of the passe-partout isslightly set to the top. The bottom border is larger than the one on top. For the eye especially with a nearer viewing distance the effect is as the cut out is placed in center.

Golden Ratio

The golden ratio is a ratio being felt nicely and harmonic by humans. Related to art and placment of the picture in the frame is the lower passe-partout border won base of the formular of the golden ratio obvious enlarged than the upper border.

Selection of Cutout

Picture Subject Covered

The subject is covered all round with 3 to 5 mm of the passepartout. This the most common passepartout kind. A little bit of the picture subject is lost.

Picture Subject Uncovered

The passepartout is all round with 5 to 20 mm generously larger than the picture subject. The created free space between picture subject and passepartout creates a larger image effect. Furthermore is an uncovered subject perfect for front side signed pictures.

Sheet Uncovered

The passepartout cutout is generously larger then the sheet format. The complete sheet visisble to the edge. Furthermore is an uncovered subjectsheet perfect for front side signed pictures. This is suited for pictures having no margin.

Picture Hanging ?

Typically, modern and contemporary works hang at 1.55 metres, to the middle of the picture. That’s the height used in average by museums. But the the wall with its furniture and other art works are as important as the picture to hang and should be considered as well. Remark: Some galeries and museums hang their pictures lower at 1.50 metres, otehrs higher at 1.60 metres. In rooms beeing primary used seated, is the eye level significant lower. In such cases should be the lower border of the picture hang minimum 15 cm above the seat back of the sofa/armchair.

Watermark ?

Edition prints are for sure without watermark.

Signing and Labeling

Example for a LIMITED Edition - see for other editions under "Editions": Artwork Authenticity Labeling On back side (on verso), the print is in the lower right: Signed Dated Edition No / Of Pieces Artwork ID.

Remark: Frames, packaging, etc. may have addtional visible (and removable) inventory labels like e.g.:

Handling & Durability ?

LIMITED & OPEN (BOX) Edition Material

For LIMITED and OPEN edition prints are only materials used which exceed a display permanence of 100 years when displayed behind glass and indoor away from direct sunlight.

General picture protection

The longevity of an pigment inkjet, gelatin silver or chromogenic color print depends strongly on material and processes being used, as well as the environment in which it is hung or stored. To maximize longevity please take the below in to consideration: Frame the print behind (acrylic) glass or (let) add a UV top laminate or spray. Note: Not all prints can be laminated and it is also not reversible! Display the print in museum-like conditions with climate controlled environment of light, temperature and relative humidity. When possible please avoid: Display or store the print in rooms with extreme temperature changes. Never frame an untreated print without (acrylic) glass. Avoid walls that receive direct sun rays. Please avoid: Display or storing to conditions above 80% relative humidity. White gloves should always be worn when working with the prints. Accordingly have all picture one pair attached.

Pigment Inkjet Print Permanence

For HP* 70 Photo Inks: Album/Dark Storage: 200+ years: Display permanence rating: behind glass, indoor away from direct sunlight 100+ / 200+ years: HP* Premium Instant-dry Photo Paper HP* Professional Instant-dry Paper Hahnemühle* Fine Art Paper Display permanence rating: commercial in-window without lamination (6,000 Lux/12 hr day) 1+ years: HP* Premium Instant-dry Photo Paper References: HP* large format ink and media print permanence HP* Premium Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper (PDF) HP* Premium Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper (PDF) HP* Professional Satin Photo Paper (PDF) Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc.: HP* Designjet Z 3200 – Print Permanence Ratings (PDF) Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc.: Hahnemühle* Inkjet Papers with Epson* Inks – Print Permanence Ratings 1 (PDF) Hahnemühle* Inkjet Papers: LNE - Laboratoire national de métrologie et d'essais June 2010 (PDF) Hahnemühle* Inkjet Papers: LNE - Laboratoire national de métrologie et d'essais August 2008 (PDF)

Gelatin Silver Print Permanence

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Other Permanence

Micron Ink Pen The Pigma* Micron* have an archival quality pigmented ink being chemically stable, acid free, waterproof, and fade resistant. Stamping Ink This black archive-proofed black stamping ink Colop* 805 is accredited according to DIN ISO 11798 and also permanence according to DIN ISO 14145-2. Labels The label paper is 100 % chlorine-free TCF, acid-free, wood-free, aging resistant according DIN ISO 9706. The very strongly adhesive is free of solvent and acid.