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Wood Frame, Working Up a Sweat

Wood Frame, Working Up a Sweat

Regular price £30.74 GBP
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This is a bright and humorous piece of art, a classic example of the American pin-up style's narrative-driven illustrations.

The Scene and Mood: The artwork is set in a rustic, dusty barn, with warm light streaming through the wooden slats. The mood is one of light-hearted, strenuous (and glamorous) effort.

The Subject and Action: A person, styled in classic pin-up fashion, is in the middle of lifting a large, heavy bale of hay. The physical exertion has caused her short denim dress to ride up, a classic trope of the genre. She is dabbing her forehead with a white cloth, looking at the viewer with a radiant, open-mouthed, and slightly exhausted smile. Small narrative details, like a sleeping cat in the background and a small rat peeking from the shadows, add to the scene's charm.

Attire and Style: She is dressed in a denim work dress or overalls, which is humorously paired with sheer stockings and cowboy boots. The artistic style is the highly polished and idealised realism that is a hallmark of the genre, turning a mundane farm chore into a charming and glamorous scene.

Our ready-to-hang premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak or ash, feature unique wood grains for added character. The posters are printed on master's edition, museum-quality paper—off-white, uncoated, and ideal for those seeking world-class quality:

  • Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
  • Frame Material: Responsibly sourced oak and ash wood.
  • Frame Measurements: 20mm (0.79") thick and wide, wider than the classic 14mm (0.55") frame.
  • Paper Weight: 250 gsm (110 lb), thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils), ideal for fine art.
  • Paper Finishing: Matte, uncoated, natural white, archival museum-quality paper.
  • Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
  • Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
  • Available Sizes: 15 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).

Learn about paper types and their unique textures and finishes here.

No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.

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