skip to main content

Home Decorating

New (To Me) Type/Display of Art - Do You Like It/

13 years ago

Saw this picture today in the paper and immediately noticed the piece of "corner" art. I've never seen a piece of art framed this way. Have you ever seen it? Do you like it? Or is it too "gimmicky"? How would you get something framed like it?

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (11)

Carol_from_ny
13 years ago
I use to work in a frame shop and never saw anything like that. I wonder if they didn't take a large piece of art already framed and just cut it down the middle and then hang it so the pieces worked as you see in the pic.
I don't think it's a look that will work in most rooms and you have to have the right pic to do it.
IdaClaire
13 years ago
Well since I've used up just about every reasonable bit of wall space hanging art the normal way, maybe I should look into filling the corners now. ;-) OK, seriously, I really wouldn't hang something like this. I do think it's gimmicky and distracts from the art itself. But it is unique!
Related Discussions
What do you do with framed art that you don't like?
Q
Comments (32)
We have a painting that hung in the family farmhouse for years that is really ugly to me. The frame is bad, the picture itself is not in good shape and so many times I have wanted to chuck it out the door. But it was given to my DH by his Uncle who never married and divided the household goods among the nephews and nieces. The artist name is Ernst. There is actually a well known painter by this name but we don't know if its the same one or not. Just recently learned of him. Anyway, the painting is large and sits behind the bookcases in my DHs office. Even if its by the well known Ernst, I don't like the painting and would never hang it. Its a landscape.
...See More
Do You Like Art Books? Do You Have or Display "Coffee Table" Book
Q
Comments (32)
Outside, I enjoy those books too--- my late FIL went to school with Ferrol Sams and we love his novels. I hadn't realized he wrote essays as well. "When attending art shows, I swear off coffee table books but I am weak." We share that weakness, lol. Seems I am "always" never going to buy another huge book... Beagles, that room is fantastic, and I do see your pile of books peeking out from under that chair to the left :-) I'm with you on the kindle, but every now and then I like to hold a real book. Even though I find myself pushing the edge of the page instead of turning it (hanging head). No screen can reproduce the heft and color of those prints in large books, there is something about a good quality art print that is somehow more convincing than an image on a screen. Sloe gin, over the past decade or so I've seen many people putting lovely shelving in their dining rooms to combine functions or simply bring books into a room that doesn't often see them. I love that look, of a literary dining room! And your basket sounds eminently practical, we use our shagreen boxes and ceramic bowls for the same purpose--- the "stuff" has got to be corralled somehow. I have seen that Circus book, Robo, and the Atomic Ranch book also, they are both marvelous! It's clear that our collective enjoyment of these tomes is at least partly for the esthetic quality of the books themselves in addition to the content. I suppose that's what makes them "useful" decor :-) In some cases they might function purely as decor, as the leather books you've used, tinam. Have you seen the book purses that are so popular in some circles? Kate Spade has or had a few, and there's quite a cottage industry on Etsy making real old books into small handbags. They aren't a tenth big enough for me, but I love looking at them!
...See More
Do you like leaning artwork?
Q
Comments (51)
Waynette Bailey - Not offended at all! My guess is if you hate this little snippet of my home you would have a field day with the rest of my space. LOL This leaning look is really growing on me and I just realized that I already have leaning art in my kitchen, though that particular space is not to my liking. I really think that the way in which art is displayed can be as much a work of art as the art itself and I guess that is what I am looking for. Something beyond the way that every other person does things. I have tons of art hanging. Some is centered, many more pieces are off to one side. I have tons more art than the average person and really want the way in which it is displayed to be as interesting as the actual piece of art itself. I appreciate your opinion as it kind of makes me chuckle! Especially your first response. Simply "NO!"
...See More
New art art art (need 15 letters)
Q
Comments (13)
For me, they remind me of German Romantic painters of the 19th Century, who were influenced by German Romantic authors of the late 18th and early 19th Centuries - my favorite period of German literature. This week I received a copy of "The Fair Haired Eckbert" [Der Blonde Eckbert] by Ludwig Tieck, one of my favorite authors of this period. I do like Novalis (aka Georg Philipp Friedrich Freiherr von Hardenberg) better, but they are very similar. I read all of the German Romantic authors in German when I was getting my degree in German, but recently I have found English translations, which I also find interesting. The Ludwig Tieck book is signed and numbered by the artist who did illustrations for this edition. A few years ago (10 or 12), I found a copy of Die Nachtwachen des Bonaventura, which may also have been written by Ludwig Tieck, since Bonaventura was a pseudonym, and no one know for sure who the real author is. "Novalis" was also a pseudonym, but everyone knew who it was. The copy of Nachtwachen [Night Watches] that I bought was published by the Edinburgh Press much earlier. I always wanted an English translation of this because it was a bit surreal, and I was not sure that what I understood it to mean was correct. It was also illustrated - either wood cuts or lino. Der Blonde Eckbert as lino cut illustrations. Kevin also loves and has been influenced by German Romantic artists.
...See More
sable_ca
13 years ago
I really like it. Keep in mind that there is a lot of detail in this room, a lot to look at, so it becomes just one element in an area with many distractions. What I like about it is that it enfolds the corner, making the room more cozy - similiar to two windows that meet in a corner and are curtained/draped.

But this effect requires a special type of picture. If you "folded" the large still life to its right, that would look pretty strange, IMO. But I think that this one works!
schoolhouse_gw
13 years ago
My first thought was the piece is a folding screen, but I see that it is not. I kind of like it and it reminds me of Pompeii.
annzgw
13 years ago
It could have been a solid piece of canvas that was first mounted on the wall and the frame/trim was attached directly to the wall. I'm basing this on the fact that you don't see a gap between wall and frame.

It works well in that room with that decor.
nicole__
13 years ago
Interesting! My mother had oriental lady prints of the 4 seasons all in identical frames. Those would have worked....it's along the same lines...long and skinny with borders around each print.
graywings123
13 years ago
It looks like the back side of a menu from a really fancy restaurant or the back of a board game. My guess is the frame is black cloth edging.
TxMarti
13 years ago
It looks like two pictures put together to me. I like it, but then, I have done something similar. (old picture)
rosesstink
13 years ago
Like it. With this art in this room. Wouldn't work in every situation but it looks good in this setting.
juddgirl2
13 years ago
I've never seen art displayed in this way before. I think it works with this picture and this room, which is lovely.
sable_ca
13 years ago
"...it reminds me of Pompeii."

Exactly what I was thinking. The colors are right and the texture on the walls adds to the effect.

Related Stories

LIFE The Polite House: Do I Have to Display Decor Given to Me as a Gift?

Etiquette columnist Lizzie Post tackles the challenge of accepting and displaying home decor gifts from frequent visitors

ORGANIZING 10 Displayed Collections That Make Me Drool

ART 10 Broad-Stroke Ideas for Choosing and Displaying Art

By Natalie Myers

Conquer bare walls with these easy, unintimidating basics for picking meaningful artwork and hanging it right

KIDS’ SPACES Clip It Up: 8 Ways to Display Kids’ Art

By Elizabeth Dougherty

Creative use of clips and hangers makes it easy to swap your children’s masterpieces in and out

COLLECTIONS The Best of My Houzz: 20 Beloved Collections Artfully Displayed

By Becky Harris

Wondering how to show off the pieces you’re proud of? Get ideas here

DECORATING GUIDES 8 Alternative Ways to Display Art

Create an Instant Gallery Without Hammer and Nails

KITCHEN STORAGE Artful Organizers: Jars for Pretty Pantry Displays

By Tiffany Carboni

Ditch the disheveled look of mismatched boxes and bags for colorful or clear pantry jars in an appealing arrangement

ACCESSORIES Collective Wisdom: Display Ideas for Collections of All Kinds

By Becky Dietrich, Interior Designer

Show your interests without exposing clutter by going for artful arrangements with a unified feel

DECORATING GUIDES 20 Great Ways to Display Family Photos

By Becky Harris

Turn Some Favorite Memories Into an Art Wall You'll Cherish

ART See Winning Modern Quilts on Display at QuiltCon 2015

Top quilts have been chosen from among hundreds at the international show in Austin through February 22. View them and others here

Sponsored

Mosaic Design Studio

Creating Thoughtful, Livable Spaces For You in Franklin County

More Discussions

need help picking bedding

5

Powder room renovation

5

help with living room corner!!

13

Master Bedroom Layout / Seeking help!

6

camper bathroom

4