http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/07/02/what%e2%80%99s-in-a-frame/ The IMA blog is a space to discuss everything related to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Thu, 23 May 2013 20:49:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/07/02/what%e2%80%99s-in-a-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-46672 Sarah Adams Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:56:48 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5906#comment-46672 The transformation is really stunning! It seemed the painting had been freshly cleaned, rather than simply being presented in a new frame.
I certainly believe the correct frame can not only protect the piece, but help the viewer see and feel things they may not have gotten from the art before. As Hawickman indicated, you don’t want to see the frame first and the painting second.
Congratulations on the generous gift!

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/07/02/what%e2%80%99s-in-a-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-45050 Hawickman Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:39:08 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5906#comment-45050 With the newer frame one sees the picture first. In the orignal frame one tends to see the frame first.
Nothing wrong with the first frame but isoes take second place for me

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/07/02/what%e2%80%99s-in-a-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-45044 Harriet Warkel Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:02 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5906#comment-45044 No need to apologize Carla. You are certainly entitled to your opinion. It is the goal of the Museum to put the most appropriate and highest quality frame on its paintings that will not only enhance it but will also reflect the period in which it was painted. Please come to the IMA and see the painting in person, photographs can be deceiving.

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/07/02/what%e2%80%99s-in-a-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-44996 carla Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:09:58 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5906#comment-44996 The paint application has a rhythmic dance to it, that is enhanced by the old frame. Sorry, but while the new frame looks nice, the painting is livelier in the old frame.

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/07/02/what%e2%80%99s-in-a-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-44488 Harriet Warkel Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:39:44 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5906#comment-44488 frank, I am sorry that it is not obvious which frame is the newer one. The change is so dramatic, but the photos must not be producing the striking results that are obvious in reality. It would be much better if you came to the IMA to see the reframed painting, if you want to experience the transformation. The top photo is the old frame and the bottom is the new one.

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/07/02/what%e2%80%99s-in-a-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-44484 frank Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:15:41 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5906#comment-44484 So, I see 2 pictures. Which is the “correct” (per Wilner) frame for the piece?

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/07/02/what%e2%80%99s-in-a-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-44171 Harriet Warkel Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:46:57 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5906#comment-44171 We are working on the before and after shots and will put them on this blog as soon as we have what we need. Thanks for your interest.

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/07/02/what%e2%80%99s-in-a-frame/comment-page-1/#comment-44169 Tyler Green Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:16:52 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5906#comment-44169 Can you show us before-and-after JPEGs?

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